Barzola vs Aguilar
Barzola is a grinding style fighter who is constantly pushing forward and crashing distance looking for the TD. He's had success in his UFC fights so far and trains at ATT where he's still growing his game. The top control and sub game is very poor but he will look to take you right back down. He's hittable due to how he closes distance so aggressively but his chin is decent at least. The issue in this fight is Aguilar is a very dangerous striker with good power in his hands and also has the ability to scramble back up when taken down. Barzola shouldn't have to work super hard for the TD but keeping Aguilar down will be tough and he'll be exposed a lot to Aguilar's power on the way in. Barzola's wrestling is probably better than anyone Aguilar's faced including Damon Jackson who was able to have success before gassing/KO'd. He'll have to be on his toes though as Aguilar moves well and has a stinging jab as well. In the end, Barzola should be able to survive and get the TD's and barring a big punch that finishes him or a controversial decision, Barzola should get the win if he sticks to the wrestling/grinding approach.
Pearson vs Green
Green has a big edge in the wrestling/grappling department but his top control is a glaring weakness and Pearson has plenty of experience dealing with wrestlers and has the escapes to get back up decently easily here. While the wrestling shouldn't beat him completely, he'll be giving up 4 inches of reach to Green and 5 years in age to a much less shop worn opponent. Pearson's striking may be predictable as he hasn't really added layers but he can be somewhat competitive on the feet here and make it much closer than the line indicates. Green's lack of power should keep Pearson in this fight and make this a 3 round fight without much possibility of a finish. Green's lack of volume and tendency to want to counter strike and stay away from the fight is something that a veteran like Pearson could take advantage of and turn the crowd/judges against Green. Lot of conspiracy angles here but I think this is a definite pass outside of a flier on Pearson by DEC if the line is right
Barzola is a grinding style fighter who is constantly pushing forward and crashing distance looking for the TD. He's had success in his UFC fights so far and trains at ATT where he's still growing his game. The top control and sub game is very poor but he will look to take you right back down. He's hittable due to how he closes distance so aggressively but his chin is decent at least. The issue in this fight is Aguilar is a very dangerous striker with good power in his hands and also has the ability to scramble back up when taken down. Barzola shouldn't have to work super hard for the TD but keeping Aguilar down will be tough and he'll be exposed a lot to Aguilar's power on the way in. Barzola's wrestling is probably better than anyone Aguilar's faced including Damon Jackson who was able to have success before gassing/KO'd. He'll have to be on his toes though as Aguilar moves well and has a stinging jab as well. In the end, Barzola should be able to survive and get the TD's and barring a big punch that finishes him or a controversial decision, Barzola should get the win if he sticks to the wrestling/grinding approach.
Pearson vs Green
Green has a big edge in the wrestling/grappling department but his top control is a glaring weakness and Pearson has plenty of experience dealing with wrestlers and has the escapes to get back up decently easily here. While the wrestling shouldn't beat him completely, he'll be giving up 4 inches of reach to Green and 5 years in age to a much less shop worn opponent. Pearson's striking may be predictable as he hasn't really added layers but he can be somewhat competitive on the feet here and make it much closer than the line indicates. Green's lack of power should keep Pearson in this fight and make this a 3 round fight without much possibility of a finish. Green's lack of volume and tendency to want to counter strike and stay away from the fight is something that a veteran like Pearson could take advantage of and turn the crowd/judges against Green. Lot of conspiracy angles here but I think this is a definite pass outside of a flier on Pearson by DEC if the line is right
