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Wagnney Fabiano vs. Fredson Paixao

The Bottom Line: Don’t kid yourself, this fight is all about the jiu-jitsu. Both Fabiano and Paixao are world-class grapplers and nether man is much for striking, so this boils down to who can out-jiu-jitsu who. While either man could cinch a submission at a moment’s notice, Fabiano has far superior wrestling and his style is not dependant on scoring the submission. That will likely be the difference, as you can expect the offensive brilliance to be in short supply.

The X Factor: Fabiano thrives on shutting down his opponent’s offense, while Paixao keeps a hectic pace on the mat. While Fabiano has the edge thanks to his suffocating top control, it’ll be interesting to see how he reacts to Paixao’s relentless guard work.

The Bottom Line: It’s always fun to watch Paixao operate, but Fabiano is simply too technically sound and efficient on the mat to allow Paixao to get his offense going. It won’t be fun to watch unless you’re writing a thesis on top control, but it will be enough to get Fabiano a decision win.