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UFC Fight Night 25 Preview: The Prelims

Jason ProbstSep 16, 2011
Clay Harvison is an aggressive welterweight. | Photo Courtesy: Spike TV


Welterweights
Seth Baczynski (13-6, 0-1 UFC) vs. Clay Harvison (7-1, 1-0 UFC)

The Matchup: A battle between “The Ultimate Fighter” alums unfolds here, with Bacznyski’s height and submission prowess taking on an aggressive battler in Harvison. Bacznyski’s willingness to mix it up and go for knees on the feet and submissions on the ground make him a fan-friendly product, as he is not afraid to take one shot to land his own.

The more tactical the standup battle, the more it favors Harvison, who is a bit more measured and patient on the feet but not as likely to produce a momentum-changing blow.

The Pick: Bacznyski may be too lengthy and hard-boiled to be beaten in this one. Plus, he has proven resilient, which, after some solid exchanges and momentum swings, should be enough for him to seize control and get a second-round knockout.

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