The X Factor: The one troubling part of Dias’ grappling is that he struggles against aggressive ground-and-pound. If Budnik can out-wrestle Dias and stay aggressive without getting careless, he could easily pick apart Dias on the mat.
The Bottom Line: I’ve never seen Budnik show much in the way of ground-and-pound and it’s unlikely he’ll even out-wrestle Dias thoroughly enough to stay out of harm’s way in the first place. This turns into a showcase for Dias and Budnik’s tapping skills.