DWCS 2019 Week 2 Breakdown and Predictions

Miguel Baeza Contender Series DWCS
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Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) is back for its third season and we have a full breakdown of each fight plus predictions for the second episode.

Welterweight: Victor Reyna vs. Miguel Baeza

Tale of the Tape

Victor Reyna
32-years-old
5’5″
70″ Reach
Arlington, Texas
All Powers Fitness and Fighting
10-3

Miguel Baeza
30-years-old
6’1″
75″ Reach
Davie, Florida
MMA Masters
6-0

Pros and Cons

Victor Reyna

Pros

  • Strong against the cage
  • Hits hard
  • Good left cross

Cons

  • Poor takedown defense
  • Easily hit
  • Ineffective movement

Miguel Baeza

Pros

  • Explosive
  • Heavy hands

Cons

  • Can leave hands low at times

Who has the Advantage?

Striking: Baeza
Speed: Baeza
Knockout Power: Baeza
Chin: Baeza
Kickboxing: Baeza
Footwork: Baeza
Wrestling: Reyna
Grappling: Neither
Submissions: Neither
Cardio: Baeza

Prediction

Miguel Baeza, from the tape I’ve watched, looks impressive. The thing is, he doesn’t have much footage available. Baeza did go from fighting an excellent prospect in Ramiz Brahimaj to now fighting Reyna. With all due respect, as much as Baeza is unknown, I’m not impressed with Reyna. Reyna has lost to Kevin Holland but also to competition with records of 2-3, 20-10, and a 16-10 (as that fight was later switched to a no contest). While Baeza hasn’t fought good competition yet, this is a winnable fight for him.

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