DWCS 2022 Week 10 Breakdown and Predictions

By
Shawn Bitter
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Sam Patterson and Vinicius Cenci, Dana White’s Contender Series 56 weigh-in Credit: Alex Behunin/Cageside Press

Lightweight: Sam Patterson vs. Vinicius Cenci

Tale of the tape

Sam Patterson
26-years-old
6’4″
Walford, England
Team Crossface
9-1-1
4 KO/TKOs, 4 Submissions
Combined opponent’s record: 70-34
Vinicius Cenci
26-years-old
??? height
Parana, Brazil/California
Kings MMA
7-1
1 KO/TKO, 6 Submissions
Combined opponent’s record: 16-4

Pros and Cons

Sam Patterson

Pros

  • Good one-two
  • Submission threat
  • Does well off his back
  • Good use of feints
  • Strong distance control
  • Good activity
  • Underrated Jiu-Jitsu
  • Good kicks
  • Strong long jab
  • Piston right hand
  • Good movement
  • Uses length effectively
  • Dangerous guillotine
  • Good shot-placement

Cons

  • Chin high
  • TDD needs some work
Vinicius Cenci

Pros

  • Good output
  • Submission threat
  • Good Muay Thai knees
  • Good kicks
  • Good ground and pound

Cons

  • ???

Prediction: There isn’t enough footage to get a good read on Cenci. I do know enough to say he has his hands full with Patterson however.

On paper, Cenci hasn’t fought anyone all that great and has never fought a 6’4″ lightweight. Not fighting in three years, it’s a tough ask to come back and fight Patterson.

I’m high on Patterson. He’s good everywhere and it’s great to see a fighter that tall who knows how to use his length. The pick is Patterson and I’m extremely confident.

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