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I'm honestly shocked this hasn't received more anticipation and predictions. This is one of the few times I'm legitimately interested in a rematch. The first fight was many years ago, back when Held was 19 (?) and Chandler was bullish and green (as evidenced by his willingness to go to the ground with Held). Both men have improved dramatically since said fight, as evidenced by Held beating Jansen in impressive fashion recently (as opposed to his loss to Jansen a few years ago) and Chandler showcasing improved boxing over the course of his fights post-Brooks II.
This is honestly a pick-em fight for me. In their first outing, Held effectively won the fight with his leg lock (i.e. vast majority of fighters would've tapped), and he's shown to still have said threat, as evidenced by his wrecking Brooks knee in RD1. He's also improved his wrestling, taking down everyone he's fought recently and even getting Brooks down. He can certainly take Chandler down, but I question if he can keep him down. Chandler, obviously, holds a massive striking and power advantage, but can get complacent if the threat of the takedown is present (i.e. Brooks II)
Thoughts?
This is honestly a pick-em fight for me. In their first outing, Held effectively won the fight with his leg lock (i.e. vast majority of fighters would've tapped), and he's shown to still have said threat, as evidenced by his wrecking Brooks knee in RD1. He's also improved his wrestling, taking down everyone he's fought recently and even getting Brooks down. He can certainly take Chandler down, but I question if he can keep him down. Chandler, obviously, holds a massive striking and power advantage, but can get complacent if the threat of the takedown is present (i.e. Brooks II)
Thoughts?
