Provodnikov vs Rios

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  • HughJass
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    #11
    Originally posted by Tom Cruise
    You know that! Wouldnt even bother scoring it

    I think there is obviously a chance Prov gets stopped on cuts, but i also feel he is a harder, crisper puncher than Rios. Rios has power for sure, but he is a thudding wearing down kind of guy, whereas the shots Prov hit Bradley with last night would have Kayoed many guys at 140/147. He has slightly more speed which increases the one punch KO potential. Rios also would have a chance to the body (Bradley hurt Prov there but it was a huge shot).

    Not an easy pick imo, later rounds favour Rios due to his engine, but you know he has to got through hell to get there, and Prov definitely showed enough heart in the last round last night to show he can hurt and stop guys even when blowing.

    To be honest whether it lasted 1 round or 12 rounds you know its a great fight! Perhaps if Rios ends up getting the Pac fight and (imo) most probably loses, this fight could happen after?

    very fair assessment , i think rios could also hurt prov to the body but i think if prov is to go down it will be that left hook brandon has , either way sign me up mr cruise!

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    • Master Splinter
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      #12
      all i was thinking last night

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      • King_
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        #13
        This would be an awesome fight to watch, but I'm pretty sure this is not going to happen. Arum said that the winner of Rios-Alvardo is going to fight Khabib Allakherdiev if he beats Prescott.


        Can't go wrong with Rios-Prov, though. That would be a war. Khabib is a much, much better fighter then Provodnikov and if he beats Prescott he deserves the fight with Rios.

        Khabib beats Rios, Alvardo and Provodnikov, IMO.

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        • PEBBLES!
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          #14
          Originally posted by intoccabile
          People keep taking about his size. He's both 2 inches shorter and much lighter than Rios on fight night. He's smaller.
          it's not often i say this, but - on reflection, i believe you are correct (though height isn't a factor in my thinking).

          my impression was based on seeing Provodnikov in the ring, nine pounds lighter than Bradley (who used to fight at 152 as an am), yet appearing bigger to my eyes. rewatching the fight now, i can say that was a perceptual illusion.

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          • DosRounds
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            #15
            Rios wins by KO in dos rounds

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