Welterweight: Brok Weaver vs. Devin Smyth
Tale of the Tape
Weaver
27-years-old
6’1″
73″ Reach
McIntosh, Alabama
Port City MMA
13-4
Smyth
24-years-old
5’10”
71″ Reach
East Lansing, Michigan
Murcielago MMA
9-1
27-years-old
6’1″
73″ Reach
McIntosh, Alabama
Port City MMA
13-4
Smyth
24-years-old
5’10”
71″ Reach
East Lansing, Michigan
Murcielago MMA
9-1
Pros and Cons
Weaver
Pros
- Solid takedowns
- Good leg kicks
- Good takedown defense
- Toughness
Cons
- Too conservative
- Lack of footwork
- Doesn’t check leg kicks
Smyth
Pros
- Solid wrestling
- Good kicks
- Athletic
- Strikes to wrestle very well
- Mixes it up well on the feet
Cons
- TDD needs some work
- Lacks skills off back
Who has the Advantage?
Striking: Even, maybe an edge to Smyth
Speed: Smyth
Knockout Power: Smyth
Chin: Smyth
Kickboxing: Smyth
Footwork: Smyth
Wrestling: Smyth
Grappling: Smyth
Submissions: Smyth
Cardio: Weaver
Prediction
Weaver is a tough guy so if it goes past round one, he may have the cardio advantage on Smyth. Smyth is a solid wrestler and Weaver getting taken down easily by Charles Bennett is a huge red flag. I believe Smyth has some good potential and Weaver just doesn’t do enough anywhere to pick him against a young and athletic fighter.
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