Flyweight: Rickson Thai Zenidim Vs. Andre Lima
Tale of the Tape
Rickson Thai Zenidim
24-years-old
5’7″
Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil
Família Zenidim
14-1
2 KO/TKO’s, 10 Submissions
Combined opponent’s record: 52-26-3
24-years-old
5’7″
Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil
Família Zenidim
14-1
2 KO/TKO’s, 10 Submissions
Combined opponent’s record: 52-26-3
Andre Lima
24-years-old
5’7″
Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Team Lucas Mineiro
6-0
5 KO/TKOs
Combined opponent’s record: 19-7
24-years-old
5’7″
Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Team Lucas Mineiro
6-0
5 KO/TKOs
Combined opponent’s record: 19-7
Pros and Cons
Rickson Thai Zenidim
Pros
- Scrambles well
- Explosive
- Dangerous in exchanges
Cons
- Poor decision making
- Poor cardio
- Sloppy striking
- Poor TDD
Andre Lima
Pros
- Accurate
- Good clinchwork
- Nasty bodywork
- Good wrestling
- Credible jiu-jitsu
- Good off his back
- Submission threat
- Good ground and pound
- Good elbows
Cons
- TDD needs some work
- Loose in grappling positions
Prediction: Zenidim was supposed to fight week one against Kevin Borjas but he had visa issues. Now, he gets a much tougher fight in Andre Lima.
I was picking Zenidim to barely beat Borjas so I’m extremely confident Lima takes this. On the feet, Lima clears completely. Zenidim is dangerous in the pocket but that’s where Lima excels even more. Lima’s a credentialed striker with experience in Muay Thai and kickboxing. With that said, he’s spent a lot of time in his fights getting takedowns and showing his BJJ. I believe Lima could even dominate this fight if he decides to ground this fight.
Lima has the advantage everywhere so he should win this for sure.
