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2011 +33.87u
Dec 12-Now +19.38u
I may be a bit bias here. However, I think Gil is the most overrated LW in the world right now. Gil isn't a bum by any means... however, for this guy to be considered one of the top guys in the world or even top 5 you would think that in light of some of his recent fights you would think of a stand out performance he's had. I watch the Thompson and Masvidal and I get a little lost. I am expecting this guy to come out and show the world how great he is and instead I am seeing sub-par performances from a guy that's screaming he's the best in the world.
What I see is Benson as being bigger, faster, stronger, more athletic. I give him the nod in the stand up between his straights and kicks... and to be honest, after watching the Thompson fight I give him the advantage on the ground as well. I would say that Gil had a puncher's chance... however, due to Benson's chin I just don't really see him landing some shocking hook that wins him the fight. All in all I see Benson doing what he does best and taking the fight into deep water, being the more conditioned fighter and winning a 49-46 unam decision.
Benson 5.5u to win 2u
THOMPSON VS DIAZ
Nate and his brother still share one huge problem. That's wrestlers with descent sub defense. After watching what Thompson was able to do with an injured knee vs Gil, combining that with Diaz's past struggles with wrestlers I had to make this a play. If Josh can take minimal damage eating Diaz's strikes and close the gap, pinning him to the cage and dragging him down to the ground, I really like Josh's chances here. Had Nate not performed so well vs Jim Miller this would be a much larger play. May consider adding to it depending on how the week goes prior to this.
Thompson .7u to win 1.12
Probably try to release a few more plays later on in the week, more than likely sat during the mid day. I will try to get any spur of the moment plays on here as I make them as well.
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