Figueiredo vs Gordon Analysis and Prediction

Francisco Figueiredo (12-3-1) vs Malcolm Gordon (12-5)

Flyweight (125)

Francisco Figueiredo

Imagine Deiveison without the knockout power, and you have a pretty decent description of Francisco. BTEC Figgy fights with considerable less risk than his brother but somehow manages to leave more holes in his defence in the process. Worse yet, Figgy’s decision victory over Jerome Rivera is ageing poorly as Rivera gets stopped every other week. Figgy is durable enough to extend this fight and eventually find an opportunity to crack Gordon’s paper chin.

Malcolm Gordon

Man, it’s sad seeing Gordon fall to two first-round stoppages. For a Flyweight with a decent track record of stoppages, Gordon’s kill or be killed style has seen him fall into obscurity. Despite his skills on the mat, Gordon hasn’t had the time to get his wrestling going and instead his chin has been lit up. Pressuring opponents head-first probably hasn’t helped Gordon’s chances of seeing the final bell.

Predicted Result: Figueiredo Decision

The worse Figgy brother should only be slightly favoured in this bout. Sharing Deiveison’s durability, but forgetting to bring the power, Francisco can make this a three-round affair. By fighting deep, Francisco will give himself the best opportunity to crack Gordon’s glass chin. Although Francisco’s relatively pillow fists will allow Gordon reprieve, and an opportunity to showcase his wrestling, Figgy is gritty enough to keep this standing.

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