Dias may have a lot of rust to shake off after such an extensive layoff. We can’t mention the Smullen fight without highlighting that this was over three years ago. Smullen is a Bellator fighter with a 10-2-1 record. He defeated Richie Smullen in his last fight. His takedowns defense is pretty good and he has the skills to reverse takedowns with judo throws. He likes to pepper his opponents with lower leg kicks while pawing with his jab. Alberth Dias (+190)Īlberth Dias by decision is the prediction.ĭias is a southpaw with good striking skills. THE BETS: The betting spots we like the most for this fight are the over 1.5 rounds, fight doesn’t go the distance, Sardari inside the distance and Blacso by submission. When it does, the fighter with the better cardio and more technical grappling will come out on top. We can expect this fight to hit the mat at some point in the first round. Like his opponent, Sardari also has good submission skills. His striking is more technical, he maintains higher output and his wrestling is solid. Blasco is always live for a submission.Īgy Sardari is top to bottom the more balanced MMA fighter. Blasco had a unique four fight stretch in 2018 where he lost via split decision three times in four fights. Four of his last five wins have been the result of a submission. When the opportunity to grapple presents itself, he will jump on it. Blasco likes to walk down his opponents and enforce his will with power punches. Along with MMA, he has also done some kickboxing.

Agy Sardari by round two finish is the prediction.īlasco is a switch stance power punch with dangerous submission skills.

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