Sherdog handicapper Jay Pettry expresses surprise that one of the most potent hitters in organizational history is an underdog, suggests a major intangible that could make a world of difference and sees a potential mismatch that still gives up a good line when digging deeper.
throws together one more show before Memorial Day, with a lineup that features over half the competitors entering the cage off of losses and plenty of fodder for the cut list. Betting lines on this billing are not ideal, with at least three fighters sporting -400 odds or higher, but avenues to succeed remain.
The story of Gorimbo is wild, and it is far from being completed. This week alone, the Zimbabwe-born fighter was rocked upon learning the news of his coach’s mother’s passing. The wrestling coach knew his mother was sick but wanted to make sure his fighter had the best training he could. Gorimbo stated that he would not let his coach’s sacrifice go to waste, and those kinds of emotional situations can dramatically alter how a combatant approaches his match.
His back is arguably up against the wall, and the Texas-based striker is getting a major reprieve from facing Top 15 opponents. Instead of getting someone like, who may be a win or two away from the rankings, the promotion is dipping way down to flyweight expat. Yanez will get a willing striker who sometimes gets himself into trouble by being almost too excited about throwing down with an opponent.
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