This event essentially features the opening round of a four-man tournament between the consensus best middleweights in the world. What's even more exciting is that there is no one fighter who is clearly a head above the rest. Who's going to win it?
My take on the Champ's chances:
My take on the Champ's chances:
Chris has it toughest in his first match as it appears that Rockhold is a more versatile fighter. What the champ does have going for him is his mental and physically durability. I feel that he should be able to handle whatever Rockhold throws his way and give it back just as hard or harder.
He'll have a tougher time if he meets Yoel in the finals. I think he'll be able to handle Jacare's pace but he might not be able to handle Yoel's bursts of pure explosiveness and athleticism as easily.
To me, it's a tossup.
He'll have a tougher time if he meets Yoel in the finals. I think he'll be able to handle Jacare's pace but he might not be able to handle Yoel's bursts of pure explosiveness and athleticism as easily.
To me, it's a tossup.
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