not much discussion on evangelista /masvidal

1nce · 03-04-11, 06:31 PM

I think Masvidal will pick Evangelista apart for three full rounds, though i don't see him inflicting much damage but he'll score the points using mostly his jab. Masvidal's standup is a level ahead of Evangelista's and I'm not impressed by Evangelista's wrestling either, should he try to take it to the mat I think he'll have a hard time scoring the takedown. Masvidal is very calm and methodical in his striking, a bit like Kampmann and that type of style doesen't leave much openings for bullrush takedowns (see yesterdays fight). Conclusion:

8/10u on Masvidal -123

kiefynugs · 03-04-11, 06:32 PM

It will probably be a stand up battle. If Masvidal got the TD I could see him maybe keeping Evangelista on the matt, although I've never seen evangelista on his back before

Masvidal is just the far more proven competitor IMO, we know he's not great but he held his own striking against Nam Phan and actually took him down and passed guard I think once or twice. He's just done better against better competition and I haven't been really impressed about any of Evangelista's wins.

kiefynugs · 03-04-11, 06:33 PM

I do think if Evangelista uses the clinch and tires Masvidal with knees it could lead to the TD and him winning this fight. That is really the only rout for success I see for him though

ttrace35 · 03-04-11, 06:34 PM

I wanna see what happens with melvin. He might not have much of an mma career if he is a quick sub or ko.