Ramiz Brahimaj vs Sasha Palatnikov Analysis and Prediction
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Ramiz Brahimaj (8-3) vs Sasha Palatnikov (6-3)
Lightweight (155)
Ramiz Brahimaj
It’s good to see the return of Brahimaj after his disgusting ear injury at the hands of Max Griffin. Brahimaj’s volume needs to be upped, however, needing a punch to keep active while he waits to time the perfect counter. Although patience does keep his gas tank in check, it leaves Brahimaj eating damage and dropping silly rounds.
Sasha Palatnikov
I refuse to be sold on Palatnikov offering anything other than a live body. After his first layer of striking defence has been peeled, Palatnikov is a thoroughly hittable fighter. While Palatnikov can eat his fair share of strikes, he is susceptible to being drowned when wobbled. Brahimaj is a boar of a man, and if he wobbles Palatnikov early as expected, the finish will be locked up.
Predicted Result: Brahimaj Submission Round 1
It’s good to see the return of Brahimaj after his disgusting ear injury at the hands of Max Griffin. Brahimaj’s volume needs to be upped, however, needing a punch to keep active while he waits to time the perfect counter. Not that it matters too much, Palatnikov is a thoroughly hittable fighter. While Palatnikov can eat his fair share of strikes, Brahimaj is a boar of a man, and if he wobbles Palatnikov early as expected, the finish will be locked up.
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