The ADCC World Grappling champion has called out the Division 1 All American wrestler in Phil Davis. Vinny has stated that nobody wants to fight him, and the UFC told him to call out an opponent if he wants it to happen. This sounds like the UFC is looking to do anything to help promote fights, but this is going a little too far in my opinion.
Getting back to the fight, I really like this match up. Usually when we see a grappler versus grappler fight it turns into a striking match; however both these men believe they are better on the ground so I see this hitting the mat. The real question is who really has the advantage on the ground? Many times we see good wrestlers have the ability to hold down a good BJJ practitioner. However, in my opinion I think Magalhaes has the advantage on the ground in this one.
Davis has a solid submission game, but his blue belt is nothing compared to the black belt that Vinny has. It will be really interesting to see what Davis’ submission defense is like, and believe me it will be tested. Even if Davis is able to strap on his famous Anaconda choke, I believe Malgalhaes will be able to get out of it and use it against him. Let me know how you see this fight going fight fans.
-Josh Leduc