Ki vs Batebolati, Lee vs Singh, Patilima vs Haraguchi Fight Picks – Road to UFC – Shanghai Quarterfinals 4 – May 28, 2023

Won Bin Ki vs Bahatebole Batebolati

• Won Bin Ki
• Age: 32
• Pro Record: 17-8
• Key Losses: Knocked out by a 4-4-1 striker.
• Key Wins: Knocked out a 4-1 grappler.
• Striking: a little above average (55)
• Power: a little above average (55)
• Wrestling: average (50)

• Bahatebole Batebolati
• Age: 25
• Pro Record: 7-1-1
• Key Wins: Split decision over a well rounded 8-2 fighter.
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Wrestling: above average (60)

Batebolati doesn’t look physically imposing and at first glance doesn’t have tools that jump off the page. But he’s well rounded and his cardio really makes his skills play up. I watched him take on a well rounded fighter who I thought had tools that were at least 55’s. Batebolati took some hard shots early on, but Batebolati was able to wear him down with pressure. I see Batebolati as having two paths to win here.

Chris’ Pick: Batebolati by decision.

What I think the odds should be: Batebolati -250

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Chang Ho Lee vs Rana Singh

• Chang Ho Lee
• Age: 29
• Pro Record: 7-1
• Striking: average (50)
• Power: average (50)
• Wrestling: average (50)

• Rana Singh
• Age: NA
• Pro Record: 11-1
• Striking: average (50)
• Power: average (50)
• Grappling: a little above average (55)

I couldn’t find footage on either fighter so had to just grade them based on their resumes. And what doesn’t help is neither has any quality wins whatsoever. But it appears that Singh should have a slight edge on the ground.

Chris’ Pick: Singh by split decision.

What I think the odds should be: Singh -125

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Windri Patilima vs Shin Haraguchi

• Windri Patilima
• Age: 29
• Pro Record: 8-0
• Key Wins: Submitted a well rounded 4-0 fighter, a 3-0-1 striker, a well rounded 6-0 fighter, and a 6-1 striker.
• Striking: average (50)
• Power: average (50)
• Grappling: above average (60)

• Shin Haraguchi
• Age: 24
• Pro Record: 5-0
• Key Wins: Knocked out Sang Won Kim.
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Wrestling: near plus (65)

I’m really impressed with Haraguchi. He takes on UFC vet Naoyuki Kotani. And being that Kotani is a grappler, thought it’d be a stand up fight, but to my amazement, not only does Haraguchi take him down, he dominates him there. Before watching Patilima, I was expecting a much more well rounded fighter. But instead what I saw was more of a one dimensional grappler. And his grappling could be a 65, but his striking is firmly a 50 for me. I expect Haraguchi to stuff take downs and win the striking exchanges.

Chris’ Pick: Haraguchi by 2nd round knockout.

What I think the odds should be: Haraguchi -350

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Eperaim Ginting vs Zhawupasi Daermisi

• Eperaim Ginting
• Age: 27
• Pro Record: 6-0
• Key Wins: Knocked out a well rounded 3-0 fighter.
• Striking: a little above average (55)
• Power: a little above average (55)
• Grappling: a little above average (55)

• Zhawupasi Daermisi
• Age: NA
• Pro Record: 6-0
• Key Wins: Submitted a well rounded 4-1 fighter.
• Striking: average (50)
• Power: average (50)
• Wrestling: above average (60)
• Grappling: a little above average (55)

I haven’t seen enough of Zhawupasi’s striking to be confident in where I’m grading him. It could be a 55. But the wrestling is definitely at least a 60. He’ll likely get some take downs on Ginting, but I think most of the fight will be on the feet and Ginting should have the better striking.

Chris’ Pick: Ginting by decision.

What I think the odds should be: Ginting -125

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Sim Kai Xiong vs Peter Danesoe

• Sim Kai Xiong
• Age: NA
• Pro Record: 5-0
• Key Wins: Submitted a 3-0 wrestler. Beat a 6-0 striker.
• Striking: a little above average (55)
• Power: a little above average (55)
• Grappling: above average (60)

• Peter Danesoe
• Age: 22
• Pro Record: 5-2
• Key Wins: Knocked out a 3-0 grappler.
• Striking: above average (60)
• Power: above average (60)
• Grappling: a little above average (55)

Danesoe’s muay thai looked really crisp when I watched him. Saw him overwhelm a 3-0 grappler. Could be close, but I think Danesoe is going to land more and has more power.

Chris’ Pick: Danesoe by decision.

What I think the odds should be: Danesoe -135