Sean Strickland (185)īANTAMWEIGHT (135 LBS): KYUNG HO KANG (17-8) VS. I do like the chances of this one ending under 3.5 rounds, and as I said, I lean Strickland, but Hall always has that puncher’s chance. Now Strickland has had more success over the same timeframe (since 2015) and has gone 8-2 over his last ten, with four of those fights ending inside the distance.
He's a kill or be killed type of fighter. In those fights, he’s been finished in three of four of the losses and has won via finish in three of the four wins along the stretch. It's tough to go all-in on a fighter who has gone 4-4 in his last eight fights, not including the Weidman accident.
I give Strickland the slight edge in this one if I have to pick sides, based on the sheer inconsistency from Hall over the years. Hall will have a 3.5-inch reach advantage in his favor, though historically gets hit more than he lands. Neither guy has much head movement, so somebody will land a fight-changing shot.
On the feet, it will be about Strickland’s volume and pace versus the power via elusive strikes from Hall. I don't see them looking to grapple much. When looking at paths to victory, you have to give Strickland the edge with wrestling, though both have decent takedown defense. Both fighters are hittable and bring finishing power.
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