Kim Han Seul Vs. Taiyilake Nueraji
Tale of the Tape
Seoul, South Korea
32-years-old
6’1″
13-4
Three-fight win streak
Combined opponents’ record: 80-44-14
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
21-years-old
6’2″
8-1
Combined opponents’ record: 25-15
Pros and Cons
Kim Han Seul
Pros
- Good straight punches
- Nice pull-counter
- Good feints
- Fights long well
- Sneaky good uppercut
- Good counter striker
Cons
- Chin-up
- Vulnerable in exchanges
- Struggles with pressure
- Slows in the later round
Taiyilake Nueraji
Pros
- Credible wrestling
- Knockout power
- Good left hand
- Dangerous knees
- Good control of the range
Cons
- Conditioning needs work
- Gets drawn into brawls
- Telegraphs takedowns over time
- Head sits on the centerline
Prediction: Seul fought as a featured bout on the inaugural season of Road to UFC and is again this season. Last time he had such a layup in who he knocked; this time around they’ve given him someone much better.
Nueraji has better upside but this is a big step up in competition for a young man. Seul shares some concerns with Nueraji as both slow later in the fight and both get hit easily. Seul is a good long counter-puncher and he will try to lull Nueraji into his hands. There is a good chance this fight ends early with the power and striking technique both guys have.
I favor the more experienced Seul. Nueraji won’t mind standing and trading and I think he will eventually get caught by a counter. I like Seul for the knockout win but I expect a fire fight.
