If Beneil hadn't fought MJ Id be more worried about this point. Can't deny Rashid is faster, but MJs speed is much greater and Benny, controversial decision or not, did a great job of not allowing MJ to make a giant advantage out of it
Rashid's fight IQ is probably 5 times higher than MJ's, plus I think MJ won that fight easy so getting a bullshit dec isnt exactly going to convince me otherwise
That would be sweet
Agree with everything you said except im on the opposite side, I dont think Rashid gets taken down, his balance is unreal, plus his footwork and counters I think will be enough to keep Beneil from getting on topTo add to discussion, Magomedov is a counter striker and he's hard to press or get aggressive with when he's slipping and returning fire immediately after you throw. He likes to stop guys in their tracks and make them fight at his slow pace. Beneil definitely fights in a straight line when he comes charging forward. Benny also doesn't have the best head movement.
However, I think Beneil has more ways to win this fight and I also like that he's a southpaw to give Rashid some extra things to look out for aside from the BJJ disparity. Rashid throws alot from his left side and it's just a different style for him to deal with against Dariush. To get a solid fighter like Beneil at dog odds is too hard to pass up. I'm going to play both Benny's ML and the o2.5 as a pseudo hedge to cover Rashid picking him apart. I think Beneil needs to try and drag him down against the fence and work from there maybe?
This is 3 counters landed to Silverio's 2 strikes. Silverio attempting to counter a counter striker with a straight right but Rashid shifts ever so slightly out the way and lands a slick 1-2.
To add to discussion, Magomedov is a counter striker and he's hard to press or get aggressive with when he's slipping and returning fire immediately after you throw. He likes to stop guys in their tracks and make them fight at his slow pace. Beneil definitely fights in a straight line when he comes charging forward. Benny also doesn't have the best head movement.
However, I think Beneil has more ways to win this fight and I also like that he's a southpaw to give Rashid some extra things to look out for aside from the BJJ disparity. Rashid throws alot from his left side and it's just a different style for him to deal with against Dariush. To get a solid fighter like Beneil at dog odds is too hard to pass up. I'm going to play both Benny's ML and the o2.5 as a pseudo hedge to cover Rashid picking him apart. I think Beneil needs to try and drag him down against the fence and work from there maybe?
This is 3 counters landed to Silverio's 2 strikes. Silverio attempting to counter a counter striker with a straight right but Rashid shifts ever so slightly out the way and lands a slick 1-2.
How can it be a favourite bet if you don't even know the line yet? also Nicholson can crack just as hard as Alvey, ITD seems likely but I wouldn't be 100 on Alvey getting it done. I
That's just not true, MJ did not beat him easily, he lost a competitive fight. MJ was losing the majority of the first until he landed a good shot and staggered Beneil, 2nd round was also very competive and the 3rd was cleary Beneil's. It's really about how you score the 2nd round. I thought MJ should of got the nod but it was closer than most people want to admit.
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