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Same. I understand the temptation with Klose, but I just see him having a very hard route to victory here. Perez getting the takedown and top position wasn't surprising to me at all. I think Perez is underrated, and he's a strong grappler. Klose obviously has wrestling, but I question if he can keep it there the way Perez was able to. Diakiese's adjustment in Rd 3 against Perez was very impressive to me. It not only shows he has cardio, but he has fight IQ and does what he needs to to win. With Klose's best route to victory here being a decision, that doesn't bode well. I'd be surprised to see Klose take anything but a very close decision, likely a split.
Marc was in that perfect spot in round 3
Of the Perez fight
Very much like another prospect in Al Hassan where we all go, ah well too much too soon 'he will be back'
Instead he showed that heart a fighter needs and here against Klose I don't doubt he will eventually get him down but will he keep him down? Doubt it
I see this one playing out a little like Mcgregor Mendes