Featherweight, Cortavious Romious (8-2) vs. Michael Imperato (12-6)
Notable Notes
- Romious fought last season on the DWCS coming in on short notice losing to Ramon Taveras.
- Imperato was signed to the UFC ten years ago but was cut before even fighting because of racist and homophobic comments.
- Imperato earned this shot because he won in front of Dana White on an episode of Lookin’ For A Fight.
- Imperato is coming off a win over Bellator vet, Ricky Bandejas.
- Imperato has losses by submission, knockout, and decision
Cortavious Romious
Pros
- Good bodywork
- Heavy body kick
- Good left hand
- Accurate striker
- Counters well
- Submission threat
- Good jab
Cons
- Hands low
- Lacks head movement
- Questionable chin
- Questionable TDD
Michael Imperato
Pros
- Scrambled well
- Physically strong
- Submission threat
- Hits hard
Cons
- Doesn’t like pressure
- Fragile chin
- Poor TDD
- Submission over position
- Poor fight IQ
Boxing: Romious
Kickboxing: Romious
Speed: Romious
Output/Volume: Romious
Footwork/Movement: Romious
Striking defense: Romious
Wrestling: Imperato
Grappling: Imperato
Gas tank: Romious
Prediction: Dana White always says he doesn’t look to sign older guys off the Contender Series but he personally gave Imperato this spot after watching him on a Lookin’ for a Fight episode. Imperato is 34, already has six losses, and is 2-2 in his last four but should be 1-3. I’m convinced t he matchmakers don’t want Imperato to win. Romious is better than his last result shows. If he didn’t oblige in a brawl he probably would’ve won maybe. If he welcomes a brawl this time I believe he sleeps Imperato because Imperato has been slept before and doesn’t like getting hit.
Romious is chinny as well so he is tough to trust. Going against Imperato he has a speed advantage and if he fights smart he should snipe the Canadian. I feel good about Romious by first-round knockout and I’m 85% confident.
