Light heavyweight: Jose Daniel Medina Vs. Magomed Gadzhiyasulov
Tale of the Tape
Jose Daniel Medina
32-years-old
???
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
La Base MMA
11-2
8 KO/TKOs, 2 Submissions
Combined opponent’s record: 37-50
32-years-old
???
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
La Base MMA
11-2
8 KO/TKOs, 2 Submissions
Combined opponent’s record: 37-50
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov
29-years-old
6’3″
Russia/Bahrain
KHK MMA Team
7-0
4 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission
Combined opponent’s record: 14-12
29-years-old
6’3″
Russia/Bahrain
KHK MMA Team
7-0
4 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission
Combined opponent’s record: 14-12
Pros and Cons
Jose Daniel Medina
Pros
- Heavy ground and pound
- Credible single leg
Cons
- Poor TDD
- Slows as the fight goes
- Shoots sloppy takedowns
- Sloppy striking
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov
Pros
- Explosive
- Dynamic
- Athletic
- Excellent kickboxing
- Good wrestling
- Active ground and pound
- Good counter striking
Cons
- N/A
Prediction: There isn’t a lot on Gadzhiyasulov but he’s winning this fight no doubt.
Medina just isn’t anywhere near the UFC level. He’s losing to sad competition and going back and forth with your neighbors on the grill. Gadzhiyasulov on the other hand looks like an interesting prospect at 205. You don’t see much of anyone with the fluidity like him in the weight class.
I know more needs to be seen but this is a showcase fight for Gadzhiyasulov. I’m picking Gadzhiyasulov by a first-round TKO.
