Bantamweight, Josias Musasa (7-0) vs. Otar Tanzilov (9-0)
Notable Notes
- This will be the first time both are fighting in the US.
- Both have fourteen combined wins by KO/TKO
- Musasa has never fought outside round two.
- This will be the fourth fight this year for Musasa.
Josias Musasa
Pros
- Heavy hands
- Fast starter
- Gook kicks
Cons
- Wild striking
- Too willing to brawl
- Throws blind kicks
Otar Tanzilov
Pros
- Diverse kicks
- Hard to read
- Covers distance quickly
- Kicks like a mule
- Comes from different angels
Cons
- Hands low
- Poor cardio
- Questionable TDD
Prediction: This is going to be a fun fight as long as it lasts. Musasa is a power puncher with seven fights, seven wins, and seven knockouts, with six in the first round. Tanzilov is a dynamic kickboxer with a 78% finishing rate with all stoppages coming by knockout. This could be fun but could also get sloppy later in the fight if it gets there.
Tanzilov is good at what he does using his kicks on the outside with a lot of movement and angles. I can’t say the same about Musasa. He has the power but his technique is wild/sloppy. He just throws for the fences without any setups or anything. I lean towards Tanzilov because he’s more put together at his craft even though he has holes. I’m taking Tanzilov by first-round knockout and I’m 75% confident.
