Light heavyweight, Kevin Christian (8-2) Vs. Francesco Mazzeo (4-0)
Notable Notes
- This is the third different opponent scheduled for Mazzeo.
- Mazzeo has more canceled fights than pro fights; six to four.
- Christian has never gone the distance. Has never fought outside round two.
- Half of Christian’s wins come against opponents who had no prior MMA experience.
- Three of Mazzeo’s four wins come in under a minute.
- Mazzeo is 3-0 under the Cage Warriors banner.
- This will be the US debut for both men.
- Neither fighter has gone the distance.
- Christian has had one fight in five years.
Kevin Christian
Pros
- Counters well
- Credible grappling
Cons
- Questionable chin
- Hands low
- Questionable TDD
- Flat-footed
- Poor cardio
- Swings wild
Francesco Mazzeo
Pros
- Fast starter
- Physically strong
- Good ground and pound
- Hits hard
Cons
- Reckless going forward
- Poor cardio
- Poor TDD
Prediction: If you watch the fight Mazzeo had with Angus Hewett you can see huge concerns. He slowed after a few minutes and was taken down easily. The only reason he won is because he got kneed while grounded and took an easy way out.
Christian isn’t much better. He’s had one fight in four years. In that fight he did beat an undefeated opponent but he didn’t look good prior to finding the finish. It’s frustrating seeing a six-foot-seven fighter that doesn’t know how to use his reach. It’s still tough to get on the inside but he doesn’t do anything to manage distance control.
I see this being an entertaining, but sloppy striking affair. It will lack technique but provide us with some fun moments and a good finish, always welcome on DWCS. This fight could literally have a few momentum shifts but I think eventually Christian will catch Mazzeo in an exchange and get the knockout. I’m only 20% confident.
