Could be! Costa does rip some nasty body shots! I think Strickland will make it difficult for Costa to land them consistently, but sometimes it only takes one.
I appreciate it Andrew! I enjoy doing these individual matchup focused breakdowns sometimes. It allows me to spend a little extra time on a particular fight.
That whole fight was surrounded by strange circumstances. I tried not to put too much into that one but I do think it shows that Paulo is the less consistent of the two.
Strickland is a very weird guy i cant bet on him seems to lose as a favorite win as a dog fav vs dricus, cannonier, periera, lost dog vs abus, imavov, adesanya won
I’ve had that same thought! It’s really weird to me how he can’t seem to win as a favorite and you have to go pretty far back to see a win as a favorite…. Style for style he should win, but I totally get what you are saying here.
@@138MMA his lost to zeleski, periera he may not do too well vs Brazilian so my play is costa but it being 5 rounds like why it's a non title fight so that favors strickland
@@138MMA the 5 rounds is the only reason I don't put 1,000 on costa I'm confused why it's 5 rounds 4 a non title fight makes no sense but cannonier beat strickland in 5 rounds dricus beat strickland in 5 rounds so I hope this camp costa worked on his cardio if so costa decision
@daniellebrooks7510 I don’t know why they put in these arbitrary 5 rounders either. Seems strange. I honestly think Strickland is better but I guess we will find out Saturday.
Strickland has finally addressed leg kicks but has he addressed body shots?? Hooks and kicks to the body could be key for Costa.
Could be! Costa does rip some nasty body shots! I think Strickland will make it difficult for Costa to land them consistently, but sometimes it only takes one.
Great breakdown brother! Really looking forward to this fight. I think it’s going to be a way more competetive fight then the odds indicate
It’s one of the more interesting matchups on the card if you ask me. I really enjoyed researching it. Glad you enjoyed the breakdown! 👊
My fraternal twin bro! Love this breakdown. Clearly putting in the work as always!
Thanks Derek! I appreciate you, brother! 👊
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Appreciate the breakdown 👍 We are on the same track. Strickland 49-46 Dec is my best guess. Killer shirt man! I feel like elvis would have loved MMA.
Thanks brother!! I’m a huge Elvis fan!
Yeah 49-46 sounds like the most likely outcome. Costa probably takes the first.
Good shit bro! Im going Strickland, I think its gonna be dicey at tines, but the jab will be the difference. Good luck today man!
Best of luck brother!! I agree entirely with you on your assessment.
Love your breakdowns thanks homie
I appreciate it Andrew! I enjoy doing these individual matchup focused breakdowns sometimes. It allows me to spend a little extra time on a particular fight.
I’m leaning Strickland. Paulo got beat by vettori when vettori was 20 lbs lighter.
That whole fight was surrounded by strange circumstances. I tried not to put too much into that one but I do think it shows that Paulo is the less consistent of the two.
Strickland wins by TKO or U-DEC ( possibility 85%)
I’m thinking decision. Paulo is pretty good tough and Strickland doesn’t really go for the kill often.
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Strickland is a very weird guy i cant bet on him seems to lose as a favorite win as a dog fav vs dricus, cannonier, periera, lost dog vs abus, imavov, adesanya won
I’ve had that same thought! It’s really weird to me how he can’t seem to win as a favorite and you have to go pretty far back to see a win as a favorite…. Style for style he should win, but I totally get what you are saying here.
@@138MMA his lost to zeleski, periera he may not do too well vs Brazilian so my play is costa but it being 5 rounds like why it's a non title fight so that favors strickland
@daniellebrooks7510 5 rounds certainly favors Strickland.
@@138MMA the 5 rounds is the only reason I don't put 1,000 on costa I'm confused why it's 5 rounds 4 a non title fight makes no sense but cannonier beat strickland in 5 rounds dricus beat strickland in 5 rounds so I hope this camp costa worked on his cardio if so costa decision
@daniellebrooks7510 I don’t know why they put in these arbitrary 5 rounders either. Seems strange.
I honestly think Strickland is better but I guess we will find out Saturday.
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