FNF tonight Provodnikov vs. Popoca

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Originally Posted by Mar

Berto will beat the crap out of ortiz

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For all of his advantages...size, hand speed, push, level of comp...Berto had better hammer him like a nail or take criticism longer it goes really. Berto is still a somewhat flawed fighter when you look below the surface, pretty catchable with shots down the middle and before its over I think Ortiz will test his chin accordingly.

I think both have some mental stir ups in spots but Ortiz really seems more and more manufactured, like he's trying to convince himself and could be his downfall even before the bell rings.

Has Provodnikov been told it is illegal to throw any sort bodyshot ??? Just one? Really

Good last round for Provodnikov, then Popoco come back and pours it on....good back and forth Ruslan seems like he took that last round off.

Dear Provo,

Slip the jab, roll with the right and counter with a right uppercut and left hook.

Popoca has a hell of a chin though

Popoca has one hell of a chin, Provodnikov caught him with everything but the kitchen sink in the 5th round, and he hardly slowed down. Provodnikov must be wondering WTF he has to do to get this guy out of there.

Nice shot from Provodnikov, you can really hear the shots these guys are throwing.

Question asked, question answered ....good finish

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

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Originally Posted by Mar

Berto will beat the crap out of ortiz

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For all of his advantages...size, hand speed, push, level of comp...Berto had better hammer him like a nail or take criticism longer it goes really. Berto is still a somewhat flawed fighter when you look below the surface, pretty catchable with shots down the middle and before its over I think Ortiz will test his chin accordingly.

I think both have some mental stir ups in spots but Ortiz really seems more and more manufactured, like he's trying to convince himself and could be his downfall even before the bell rings.

Has Provodnikov been told it is illegal to throw any sort bodyshot ??? Just one? Really

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Even though I dont have faith in Ortiz' chin this will be the best fight Berto has taken so far, on the same par as Collazo.

Brutal...not sure where's he's going but will be fun while getting there!!

Provo vs Canello. Make this fight :angryxo4:

Good fight. First time I've seen Provo, he is limited but easy to watch. Would definately watch him again. He has a sharp left hook but reaches a little with right hand (Although thats the shot that did it).

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

Brutal...not sure where's he's going but will be fun while getting there!!

Provo vs Canello. Make this fight :angryxo4:

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Nah, I think Canelo's too big for him he's been 154 no problem. The style matchup favors Canelo, he has the power advantage, and Provodnikov doesnt know how to take steps backwards. Would be entertaining while it lasted, but I only see Canelo busting up that face.

Provo is limited and has an odd style to pair with McGirt (that is his trainer right? I'm not just drunk am I?)

As for Berto-Ortiz, I had thought "Oh EASY fight for Andre" but Victor seems to have put some stuff behind him and oddly he's not giving up height or reach (I think) but if he can sneak in a good counter I think that's all it will take...he should feel stronger at this weight and I question Berto's chin.

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

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Originally Posted by Mar

Berto will beat the crap out of ortiz

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For all of his advantages...size, hand speed, push, level of comp...Berto had better hammer him like a nail or take criticism longer it goes really. Berto is still a somewhat flawed fighter when you look below the surface, pretty catchable with shots down the middle and before its over I think Ortiz will test his chin accordingly.

I think both have some mental stir ups in spots but Ortiz really seems more and more manufactured, like he's trying to convince himself and could be his downfall even before the bell rings.

Has Provodnikov been told it is illegal to throw any sort bodyshot ??? Just one? Really

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I'm not sure Berto really has any of those advantages. I think his only advantage is he's so far demonstrated more resolve and the abiltiy to fight through adversity.

Ortiz really is a vicious fighter, and it wouldn't surprise me if he comes on the bigger man on the night. He's noticeably taller and it might be like when Guerrero moved up and dwarfed his higher weight opponent in Katsidis.

Got a feeling Ortiz might be a tough opponent. I expect Berto to win, but I don't think he's fought anyone as good as Ortiz. If he does't break mentally or allow Berto to impose his will, it could be a great fight.

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Originally Posted by No Contest

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

Brutal...not sure where's he's going but will be fun while getting there!!

Provo vs Canello. Make this fight :angryxo4:

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Nah, I think Canelo's too big for him he's been 154 no problem. The style matchup favors Canelo, he has the power advantage, and Provodnikov doesnt know how to take steps backwards. Would be entertaining while it lasted, but I only see Canelo busting up that face.

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I think he can add the weight 147 ish and not be terribly effected. Style wise its a train wreck but Provo lacks the "big event" depth. Canello to the body would wreck him badly but you could put em both in walk in closet size ring.

Who else is gonna watch Eloy Perez Vs Rodriguez? Is Perez as average as his KO percentage indicates? Is he another Malignaggi in the making?

First time seeing a whole Eloy perez fight, I think his lack of power comes from his lack of reach possibly. Every time he seems to have to luunge in to land, and he is either not planted or at the end of his reach. He really looks small compared to this guy, who isnt some monster for the weight.