Fight Night 22 – Ross Pearson vs. Cole Miller Prediction

ROSS PEARSON vs. COLE MILLER
Fight Overview:  Two skilled Lightweights try to take another step up the crowded ladder.  Miller is a ground virtuoso, but Pearson is no slouch on the ground himself and is the more complete fighter, so this should be a good fight.
Miller’s Strengths:  Miller has excellent jiu-jitsu.  His sweeps are good, his positional control is good, and he is capable of submitting opponents from any position.
Miller’s Weaknesses:  Miller’s wrestling is sufficient, but not good enough for someone who depends so heavily on the ground game.  His standup is not awful, but it is certainly nothing to be afraid of.
Pearson’s Strengths:  Pearson is very well-rounded, with solid boxing, solid wrestling, and solid submissions and defense.
Pearson’s Weaknesses:  While he has no glaring holes, he also does not have any intimidating strengths.  There is no one area where you would be foolish to engage with him.
The Verdict:  Miller’s jiu-jitsu is better than any part of Pearson’s game, but I think Pearson’s well-roundedness and Miller’s lack of dominant wrestling give Pearson the edge in this matchup.  He should be able to hold Miller’s grappling off and do enough in the striking to earn the decision.
Fight Prediction:  Ross Pearson by unanimous decision.
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