UFC Middleweight bout: Aaron Simpson vs. Mario Miranda
Odds: (-210 Simpson /+170 Miranda )
Betting Pick: SIMPSON
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In what should be a competitive Middleweight affair, skilled wrestler Aaron “A-Train” Simpson takes on well-rounded competitor Mario Miranda. Both of these guys have had less than stellar results as of late, so this is an extremely important fight for both of them if they want to stay with the company. Despite their lack of success in recent outings, both of these guys are dangerous and have versatile skill sets, so they are both going to need to perform at their best to ensure some job security.
Mario Miranda is a very tough and well-rounded fighter who was undefeated as a professional before debuting in the UFC. Since then he has gone 1-2, but he put up a respectable showing in his last fight, taking top contender Demian Maia to the time limit before losing a one-sided decision. Miranda is a good striker with decent wrestling and solid jiu-jitsu, so he can hold his own. His chin isn’t rock solid, though, and Simpson is a big puncher, so he is going to need to be careful.
Aaron Simpson is a very tough wrestler and brawler. He’s dropped two fights in a row, but he is a tough guy who comes to bang every time. He likes to trade punches, but he also has very good takedowns and can rain down punishment from top position. His standup defense isn’t great and he is prone to wildness, but offensively he is a very dangerous guy.
Both of these guys are versatile and well-rounded, but I think that Simpson has the stylistic edge. Miranda has better submissions, but Simpson is the superior wrestler, so if this fight makes it to the ground Simpson is going to be the one dictating the pace and position, and Miranda is going to have to fight very defensively from his back. On the feet, Simpson is the more aggressive and powerful striker. Miranda is tough, and should be able to survive, but I think Simpson will control this one and earn the unanimous decision.
Prediction: Aaron “A Train” Simpson via Unanimous Decision.
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