Light Heavyweight: Marcos Brigagao vs. Jamal Pogues
Tale of the Tape
Marcos Brigagao
23-years-old
6’3″
76″ Reach
Umuarama, Parana, Brazil
Paraná Vale Tudo
11-0
Jamal Pogues
23-years-old
6’2″
77″ Reach
Victorville, California
Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai
6-2
Pros and Cons
Marcos Brigagao
Pros
- Aggressive
- Good BJJ
Cons
- Poor cardio
- Very wild
Jamal Pogues
Pros
- Good grinder and dominant on top
- Solid BJJ and wrestling
- Relentless pressure
- Heavy kicks
Con
- Does not offer much on the feet
Prediction
There isn’t much footage on Brigagao to get a good read on this matchup. Brigagao has fought awful competition with a combined record of 26-17. Of what I’ve seen from the Brazilian, I’ve not been impressed at all. He seems to be more of a grappler and I think Pogues will be the superior and even on the feet Pogues has shown more. The pick is Pogues.
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