George Staines vs Loai Abushaar
- George Staines
- Age: 25
- Pro Record: 8-0
- Key Wins: Knocked out a 5-2 grappler. Submitted a 6-0 striker. Beat a 12-0 grappler. a well rounded 5-2 fighter, and a 10-2 grappler.
- Striking: above average (60)
- Power: average (50)
- Wrestling: above average (60)
- Loai Abushaar
- Age: 30
- Pro Record: 7-1
- Key Wins: Knocked out a 4-0 grappler.
- Striking: near plus (65)
- Power: near plus (65)
- Grappling: above average (60)
Chris’ Pick: Abushaar by 1st round knockout.
What odds I think the favorite should be at: Abushaar -200
Zaurbek Sabanov vs Adama Diop
- Zaurbek Sabanov
- Age: NA
- Pro Record: 5-0
- Key Wins: Knocked out an 11-2 wrestler.
- Striking: near plus (65)
- Power: near plus (65)
- Wrestling: above average (60)
- Adama Diop
- Age: 31
- Pro Record: 6-1
- Striking: above average (60)
- Power: above average (60)
- Wrestling: above average (60)
The 65 grade on Sabanov’s striking has a bit of projection baked in as I’d love to see more video with his against quality competition, but it doesn’t exist. But he took on a very good prospect last time out and Sabanov knocked him out in about a minute.
Chris’ Pick: Sabanov by 2nd round knockout.
What odds I think the favorite should be at: Sabanov -200
Luca Borando vs Ian Escuza
- Luca Borando
- Age: 25
- Pro Record: 9-1
- Key Wins: Knocked out a 3-0 striker and a 9-3 grappler.
- Striking: near plus (65)
- Power: near plus (65)
- Wrestling: above average (60)
- Ian Escuza
- Age: 30
- Pro Record: 7-0
- Key Wins: Knocked out a 4-1 grappler.
- Striking: above average (60)
- Power: above average (60)
- Grappling: above average (60)
It’s possible I’m grading Borando’s striking too high. Numbers are more in favor of a 60 grade but the eye test says 65.
Chris’ Pick: Borando by 1st round knockout.
What odds I think the favorite should be at: Borando -200
Camila Reynoso vs Aieza Bertolso
- Camila Reynoso
- Age: 23
- Pro Record: 9-1
- Key Wins: Knocked out a 6-2 grappler. Beat a 6-1 wrestler. Split decision over a well rounded 3-1 fighter.
- Striking: above average (60)
- Power: above average (60)
- Wrestling: near plus (65)
- Aieza Bertolso
- Age: 25
- Pro Record: 7-0
- Key Wins: Submitted a 7-1 striker. Beat Janaina Silva.
- Striking: near plus (65)
- Power: near plus (65)
- Grappling: near plus (65)
Chris’ Pick: Bertolso by decision.
What odds I think the favorite should be at: Bertolso -200