Career Averages - Cortavious Romious
Career Averages - Lee Chang-ho
Cortavious Romious - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortavious Romious | 0 | 11 of 24 | 45% | 14 of 27 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 1 | 2:08 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 44 of 74 | 59% | 116 of 179 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 1 | 3 | 5:38 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortavious Romious | 0 | 5 of 11 | 45% | 8 of 14 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 1:11 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 8 of 20 | 40% | 61 of 99 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 2 | 3:27 | |
| 2 | Cortavious Romious | 0 | 6 of 13 | 46% | 6 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:57 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 36 of 54 | 66% | 55 of 80 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 2:11 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortavious Romious | 11 of 24 | 45% | 7 of 19 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 44 of 74 | 59% | 42 of 70 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 37 of 50 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortavious Romious | 5 of 11 | 45% | 3 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 8 of 20 | 40% | 8 of 18 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 7 | |
| 2 | Cortavious Romious | 6 of 13 | 46% | 4 of 10 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 36 of 54 | 66% | 34 of 52 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 32 of 43 |
Angelo picks the underdog Cortavious Romious, citing his solid grappling, decent striking, and good leg kicks. He criticizes Lee Chang-ho for claiming to be the 'Korean Khabib' despite being hittable and having poor wrestling. He believes Romious can take advantage of Lee's forward pressure by lowering his level for takedowns. He notes Romious hasn't proven to be UFC caliber yet but likes the plus money.
Big Brady picks Cortavious Romious, criticizing Lee Chang-ho's self-proclaimed 'Korean Khabib' nickname and his poor grappling performances. He believes Romious is the better striker and grappler, and expects him to win a damage-based decision, though he notes Romious makes mistakes.
Connor agrees with Zane, picking Romious. He emphasizes that Lee is not a good fighter and Romious, despite his flaws, is a decent athlete with a recognizable game. Connor also jokes about a potential DQ headbutt, noting that both fighters tend to clash heads, but ultimately sees Romious as the clear better fighter.
This should be a grapple fest but Lee's resiliency will pull through, being more successful in scrambles and more assertive in grappling, leading to more control time and damage to win on the scorecards.
The Guru picks Lee Chang-ho, citing his size and dynamic power. He notes Cortavious Romious is not big enough for bantamweight and had a poor debut. He thinks Chang-ho's size and skill will be too much, though he doesn't elaborate much.
Zane picks Romious, citing his superior athleticism and the fact that Lee is a 'formless mess' who will fling himself into Romious's grasp. He notes Romious's aggressive guard and submission skills, predicting a messy grappling scramble that Romious wins. Zane also points out that Lee's record is padded with cans and he has never faced a good fighter, while Romious, despite being trained to fight like a bad athlete, is still a decent athlete with a recognizable game.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastón Bolaños | 0 | 53 of 75 | 70% | 80 of 104 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 4:29 |
| Cortavious Romious | 0 | 17 of 45 | 37% | 30 of 61 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 6:13 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gastón Bolaños | 0 | 27 of 40 | 67% | 29 of 43 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 1:30 |
| Cortavious Romious | 0 | 12 of 34 | 35% | 16 of 39 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:35 | |
| 2 | Gastón Bolaños | 0 | 15 of 23 | 65% | 25 of 33 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:21 |
| Cortavious Romious | 0 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 4 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:09 | |
| 3 | Gastón Bolaños | 0 | 11 of 12 | 91% | 26 of 28 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:38 |
| Cortavious Romious | 0 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 10 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:29 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastón Bolaños | 53 of 75 | 70% | 22 of 42 | 19 of 21 | 12 of 12 | 29 of 44 | 9 of 10 | 15 of 21 |
| Cortavious Romious | 17 of 45 | 37% | 12 of 37 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 3 | 14 of 41 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gastón Bolaños | 27 of 40 | 67% | 4 of 16 | 12 of 13 | 11 of 11 | 24 of 36 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 1 |
| Cortavious Romious | 12 of 34 | 35% | 8 of 27 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 3 | 9 of 30 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 | |
| 2 | Gastón Bolaños | 15 of 23 | 65% | 12 of 19 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 | 5 of 6 | 9 of 14 |
| Cortavious Romious | 3 of 5 | 60% | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Gastón Bolaños | 11 of 12 | 91% | 6 of 7 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 6 |
| Cortavious Romious | 2 of 6 | 33% | 1 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Romious (-180), Bolanos (+150)
Round 1
In January, Bolanos (7-4, 1-1 UFC), known for his spinning strike prowess, ultimately saw his undoing due to a spinning attack from an opponent. He will try to get back in the win column against ultra-aggressive grappler Romious (9-2, 0-0 UFC). The UFC debutant can be dragged into a brawl, and Bolanos would like nothing more as a striker by trade. No matter where the fight plays out, referee Kerry Hatley will able to follow it every step of the way. Gloves are touched from the bantamweights to open the matchup, and it leans to kick from both fighters. Bolanos stays at kicking range, potshotting Romious with heavy blows. When Romious tries to respond, he goes in the air to attack and is knocked on the ground for his effort. Romious climbs back up, and the two lob high kicks at one another. Bolanos reaches out with a big overhand right, and he ducks one that comes back at him. Romious ducks a punch to shoot in for a double, and his second attempt slams “The Dreamkiller” to the mat with emphasis. Bolanos hits the mat and scrambles enough to gain top position, only to have to fight off a dangerous armbar attempt. Romious’ armbar is thwarted, and when he sets up another submission, Bolanos backs off. Romious stands up with his back to the wall, and Bolanos leans on him while working him with knees to the thigh and body. Fierce low kicks from Bolanos fly when he gains space on the separation, and each one lands with resounding impact. Romious jabs a few times, and he absorbs two right hands while looking for wild counters. Romious shrugs off a body kick, but a second nails the same spot as he frowns. Bolanos beats on his foe’s lead leg, and they sling hooks in close range but somehow miss across the board. Bolanos pounds on the midsection with a few more kicks, and Romious ducks a winging punch and shoots for a double. Bolanos rolls his eyes as he gets pushed back to the fence, and he turns Romious around and is warned for grabbing the cage to achieve this. Bolanos backs off to levy a few kicks, and Romious counters with a big right hand that hurts him badly. The two roll around on the mat, and Bolanos shreds open a cut on the corner of the newcomer’s right eye immediately before the bell.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Bolanos
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Romious
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Romious
Round 2
The two are having a blast in the cage, and they smile and touch ‘em up before getting going. Romious surges through a few strikes to change levels, and he leverages Bolanos to the mat. When Bolanos stands back up, Romious slams him back down with a partial suplex. Romious sets up a body triangle, and he goes fishing for a choke. Bolanos hand-fights to defend the submission, briefly sitting up but getting pulled back down. Romious grabs hold of a short choke, a modified rear-naked choke that can materialize out of nowhere, and Bolanos has to defend it. And finds his way into another. Romious latches on with a face crank, hoping the pain-inducing submission will do enough, but Bolanos is tough as a two-dollar steak. Bolanos turns over, and Romious follows him every step of the way and is leaned with his back to the fencing. Romious keeps both hooks in when losing the body lock, and Bolanos scoots and pulls himself out of danger while hammering Romious with ruthless elbows. The elbows do enough to allow Bolanos to climb back up, and he is incensed and ready to get the job done. Bolanos hammers his opponent with close, harmful elbows, further opening the cut—one that was actually from a clash of heads, and not a strike—with his offense. Bolanos drags Romious down and opens up with heavy shots, and Romious hangs on tight in hopes of riding out the remainder of the round. Bolanos does not want this to happen, and he unloads high-amplitude elbows that make Romious turn all the way to his stomach. Romious manages to make it out of the round, and scores could be all over the map.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Bolanos
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Bolanos
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bolanos
Round 3
The bantamweights hug it out as the third round is reached, and Bolanos reintroduces himself with a thumping low kick that staggers Romious. Romious bites down on his mouthpiece and throws a big punch, only for Bolanos to bowl him over. Romious sets up a calf slicer when wrapping up Bolanos’ left leg, and Bolanos turns through the pretzel-like position and gets dumped on his back. Bolanos throws his legs up for a possible triangle choke, and Romious sits up and practically falls into an armbar. Bolanos loses the grip and cannot follow Romious, who spins around to take his back while they are both grounded. Bolanos walks to the fence and stands up despite Romious’ arms around his waist, and he turns around and plants Romious on his back. Bolanos winds up in the closed guard, but he opens it up with hacking elbows and hammerfists. Bolanos gets away with a knee to the chest that would have been illegal even with the new grounded fighter language, and Romious bursts upright and tries to hit a double. Bolanos fights it off and lifts up a knee, and his body lock allows him to put the newcomer back down on the mat. Bolanos scores a few right hands before Romious closes his guard. Romious uses his legs to push off the chest when opening the guard up, and he stands up and shoots for a diving takedown that puts “The Dreamkiller” on the canvas. Bolanos kicks him off, and Romious tackles him back down. Romious starts swinging his fists, but Bolanos’ elbows off his back appear more substantial and frequent. Bolanos spams these elbows until 15 minutes are in the books, and judges may have their hands full here.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Bolanos (30-27 Bolanos)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Bolanos (29-28 Bolanos)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bolanos (29-28 Bolanos)
The Official Result
Gaston Bolanos def. Cortavious Romious via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Angelo is torn because Gastón Bolaños is very dangerous with his Muay Thai and power, but Romious is more well-rounded with solid grappling and striking. He notes Romious has multiple paths to victory but also has a chinny history, having been knocked out quickly in the Apex before. Ultimately he leans on the more well-rounded fighter but will not bet due to too many unknowns.
Big Brady sees Romious as having a clear path to victory via grappling, as Bolaños is one-dimensional and vulnerable on the ground. He notes Romious's slick submission skills and believes if he takes the fight down, he will dominate. However, he warns that if Romious chooses to stand and trade, he could get knocked out. He predicts a second-round submission.
Cody is high on Bolaños as a dog, citing his elite Muay Thai and spinning back elbow finishes. He questions Romious' durability after a 29-second KO loss and his lack of wrestling against a pure striker. Cody believes Bolaños can land a fight-ending strike, though he admits it's a puncher's chance.
Connor picks Romious despite acknowledging his aimless and confused style. He notes Romious's raw athleticism and ability to take Bolaños down quickly, but also mentions Romious got instantly knocked out on the contender series. He believes Bolaños's game is not made to deal with Romious's athleticism.
Daniel Vreeland picks Cortavious Romious, citing his athleticism, power, and speed advantage over Gastón Bolaños, who he considers slower and less developed in MMA. He notes Romious' dangerous armbar off his back and believes Bolaños' striking hasn't translated well. Vreeland is not confident enough to lay the price but expects Romious to win his UFC debut.
Romious should be effective enough in the striking to be competitive, then get the fight to the ground where he has a tremendous grappling advantage and secure a submission victory.
Paul agrees with Cody, noting Bolaños' striking credentials and Romious' defensive liabilities. He points out that Romious didn't shoot takedowns in his Contender Series win and is hittable. Paul thinks Bolaños by knockout is a live dog, but with low confidence due to Bolaños' own wrestling holes.
The Guru picks Cortavious Romious, citing his athleticism, speed, and scrambling ability. He criticizes Gastón Bolaños for being extremely slow and not impressive against Aaron Phillips. He believes Romious can get takedowns and take the back, but acknowledges Romious may not go far in the division.
Zane agrees with Connor, picking Romious. He describes Romious as a shrunken Derek Brunson who sprints forward with wild punches and takedowns, but notes his top position is not comfortable and he often pulls guard. Zane thinks Romious will take Bolaños down quickly, but acknowledges Romious could throw away success.
Lee Chang-ho - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy Cuamba | 0 | 23 of 32 | 71% | 39 of 48 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 5:55 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 15 of 26 | 57% | 88 of 141 | 3 of 8 | 37% | 0 | 0 | 6:25 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timmy Cuamba | 0 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 49 of 90 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 4:52 | |
| 2 | Timmy Cuamba | 0 | 21 of 28 | 75% | 23 of 30 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:35 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 11 of 22 | 50% | 13 of 25 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1:18 | |
| 3 | Timmy Cuamba | 0 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 14 of 15 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 4:20 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 26 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy Cuamba | 23 of 32 | 71% | 17 of 26 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 22 | 8 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 15 of 26 | 57% | 10 of 18 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 13 of 24 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timmy Cuamba | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Timmy Cuamba | 21 of 28 | 75% | 16 of 23 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 14 of 20 | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 11 of 22 | 50% | 8 of 16 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 10 of 21 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Timmy Cuamba | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 3 of 3 | 100% | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Cuamba (-140); Lee (+110)
Round 1
Two bantamweights who tend to punch first and ask questions later will handle their business in this three-round engagement. Cuamba (9-3, 1-2 UFC) cemented himself forever as a winner in the UFC by acing Roberto Romero with a flying knee in April. His South Korean opponent Lee (11-1, 2-0 UFC) plowed through the second season of the Road to UFC, and together they combine for exactly one submission win. Referee Eric McMahon dons his proverbial hard hat, expecting these 135-pounders to swing on one another as soon as he says go. He says go, and they speed towards one another, fists extended to greet.
It takes one punch landed on Lee’s cheek for him to shoot for a takedown. The South Korean whips around to take Cuamba’s back standing, and he wrenches him to the mat from behind while getting both hooks in. Lee wraps up a body lock, and Cuamba stands up and puts his back against the cage all while Lee is threatening him. Cuamba hand-fights to defend any choke from getting set up, so Lee chills on his back smacking him on the sides of the head and body.
Cuamba uses the wall behind him to keep the weight of Lee, who remains busy softening away at Cuamba and making his life miserable. This results in a stalemate, as Lee cannot find a choke, and his strikes are not terribly damaging. The round ends with Lee trying to force the fight horizontally, with tons of time spent with Lee on Cuamba’s back controlling him but doing little else.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Lee
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Lee
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Lee
Round 2
Cuamba does not want to get taken down or otherwise controlled for this round, so he opens up with a flying knee. Cuamba meets an advancing Lee with his right hand cocked back, as Lee wants to take the fight down. Lee punches his way into his takedowns, backing off to find another way in. Cuamba hits his seat and pulls for an unorthodox submission, and Lee explodes out of it to pursue his grappling in another way.
Lee lumps Cuamba up with his clean right hand, which seems to connect almost every time he is about to go for a takedown. Cuamba stuffs the takedown and knees him in the chest to stand him back up, and Lee is not about to back off. Lee walks through a spinning back elbow and a number of knees to the body, with “Twilight Timmy” cranking up his offense while Lee appears to be more plodding forward straight ahead. Cuamba counters a front kick with a takedown shot, where he forces Lee to drop to his knees so he can turn the tables complete and take the Korean’s back. Cuamba isolates the neck and settles to wrap it around the jaw. Lee hand-fights to stave it all off, and the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Cuamba
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Cuamba
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Cuamba
Round 3
Cuamba wants to touch gloves, but Lee wants to fight instead. It is Cuamba who engages his wrestling first, however, and Lee easily shuts him down but gets his back pushed against the wire. The two split up, and Cuamba fires off a body kick that Lee snatches so he can take the back. Cuamba tries to slide out the back door, and his arm is in a precarious position as Lee wants to set up an armbar or something from the limb. He is positioned upside-down, and Cuamba flips him about to stop him from the submission. Lee tries to pursue a single, but he does not have the gas to do so.
Cuamba laces his leg around Lee’s to keep him grounded, and he lets Lee stand up so he can take his back standing. Lee drops back to his knees to try to get Cuamba off of him, and Cuamba’s hooks are preventing his escape. Cuamba stretches out Lee’s torso by pulling back on his shoulders while Lee’s legs are pushed down from the body triangle. Lee toughs it out and keeps preventing chokes from materializing, but Cuamba is firmly in the driver’s seat with 30 seconds to go. With Lee twisting and turning, Cuamba hangs on until the rough match ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Cuamba (29-28 Cuamba)
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Cuamba (29-28 Cuamba)
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Cuamba (29-28 Cuamba)
The Official Result
Timothy Cuamba def. Chang Ho Lee via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo picks Timmy Cuamba, but it's a lean. He notes both fighters are similar, with forward pressure, striking, and takedowns. He likes Cuamba's body work and toughness, but worries about Lee's grappling (Korean Khabib style). He wishes the line were closer and may sit this one out in DFS due to the risk of Cuamba being on his back.
Big Brady leans toward Lee Chang-ho, calling it a striker vs grappler matchup. He notes Timmy Cuamba has a striking advantage with power, but Lee is a relentless wrestler with good cardio, nicknamed the South Korean Khabib. He sees Lee mixing in takedowns and cage pushing to win a decision, though he acknowledges Cuamba could win if he keeps it standing.
Connor agrees with Zane, noting that Lee is aggressive and will take a crazy fight to his opponent. He acknowledges Cuamba might feel bigger at bantamweight but thinks Lee's established aggression gives him the edge.
Lucrative James picks Timothy Cuamba, believing he is the superior striker with better boxing, footwork, and range control. He notes that Cuamba can be hurt but expects him to land the cleaner shots and potentially drop Lee. He acknowledges Lee's pace and pressure but thinks Cuamba will win a close decision, possibly with a knockdown.
Lee can cut off the cage as Cuamba likes to move a lot. Lee will be more successful in grappling and put together a better body of work to win on the scorecards.
The MMA Guru picks Chang Ho Lee, impressed by his grappling and pressure against Cortavious Romious. He thinks Timmy Cuamba's win over a low-level opponent is not convincing. He believes Lee's layers of attack (stand-up and grappling) will be too much, predicting a finish by ground and pound or rear naked choke in the first or second round.
Zane picks Lee Chang-ho because he is an aggressive front-foot fighter who will press a hard pace, while Cuamba is inactive and tends to neutralize himself. He notes that Cuamba has potential but hasn't realized it consistently, and Lee's aggression should overwhelm him.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortavious Romious | 0 | 11 of 24 | 45% | 14 of 27 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 1 | 2:08 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 44 of 74 | 59% | 116 of 179 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 1 | 3 | 5:38 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortavious Romious | 0 | 5 of 11 | 45% | 8 of 14 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 1:11 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 8 of 20 | 40% | 61 of 99 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 2 | 3:27 | |
| 2 | Cortavious Romious | 0 | 6 of 13 | 46% | 6 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:57 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 36 of 54 | 66% | 55 of 80 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 2:11 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortavious Romious | 11 of 24 | 45% | 7 of 19 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 44 of 74 | 59% | 42 of 70 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 37 of 50 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortavious Romious | 5 of 11 | 45% | 3 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 8 of 20 | 40% | 8 of 18 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 7 | |
| 2 | Cortavious Romious | 6 of 13 | 46% | 4 of 10 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Lee Chang-ho | 36 of 54 | 66% | 34 of 52 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 32 of 43 |
Angelo picks the underdog Cortavious Romious, citing his solid grappling, decent striking, and good leg kicks. He criticizes Lee Chang-ho for claiming to be the 'Korean Khabib' despite being hittable and having poor wrestling. He believes Romious can take advantage of Lee's forward pressure by lowering his level for takedowns. He notes Romious hasn't proven to be UFC caliber yet but likes the plus money.
Big Brady picks Cortavious Romious, criticizing Lee Chang-ho's self-proclaimed 'Korean Khabib' nickname and his poor grappling performances. He believes Romious is the better striker and grappler, and expects him to win a damage-based decision, though he notes Romious makes mistakes.
Connor agrees with Zane, picking Romious. He emphasizes that Lee is not a good fighter and Romious, despite his flaws, is a decent athlete with a recognizable game. Connor also jokes about a potential DQ headbutt, noting that both fighters tend to clash heads, but ultimately sees Romious as the clear better fighter.
This should be a grapple fest but Lee's resiliency will pull through, being more successful in scrambles and more assertive in grappling, leading to more control time and damage to win on the scorecards.
The Guru picks Lee Chang-ho, citing his size and dynamic power. He notes Cortavious Romious is not big enough for bantamweight and had a poor debut. He thinks Chang-ho's size and skill will be too much, though he doesn't elaborate much.
Zane picks Romious, citing his superior athleticism and the fact that Lee is a 'formless mess' who will fling himself into Romious's grasp. He notes Romious's aggressive guard and submission skills, predicting a messy grappling scramble that Romious wins. Zane also points out that Lee's record is padded with cans and he has never faced a good fighter, while Romious, despite being trained to fight like a bad athlete, is still a decent athlete with a recognizable game.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 68 of 103 | 66% | 135 of 187 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 6:19 |
| Xiao Long | 0 | 84 of 119 | 70% | 173 of 228 | 2 of 9 | 22% | 0 | 0 | 1:48 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 22 of 30 | 73% | 43 of 60 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:41 |
| Xiao Long | 0 | 24 of 38 | 63% | 50 of 66 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:10 | |
| 2 | Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 28 of 52 | 53% | 53 of 81 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:46 |
| Xiao Long | 0 | 38 of 53 | 71% | 71 of 95 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:09 | |
| 3 | Lee Chang-ho | 0 | 18 of 21 | 85% | 39 of 46 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:52 |
| Xiao Long | 0 | 22 of 28 | 78% | 52 of 67 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:29 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chang-ho | 68 of 103 | 66% | 27 of 49 | 33 of 46 | 8 of 8 | 26 of 44 | 42 of 59 | 0 of 0 |
| Xiao Long | 84 of 119 | 70% | 28 of 47 | 54 of 68 | 2 of 4 | 18 of 33 | 66 of 86 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Chang-ho | 22 of 30 | 73% | 8 of 13 | 13 of 16 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 9 | 17 of 21 | 0 of 0 |
| Xiao Long | 24 of 38 | 63% | 5 of 10 | 17 of 25 | 2 of 3 | 5 of 10 | 19 of 28 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Lee Chang-ho | 28 of 52 | 53% | 12 of 27 | 12 of 21 | 4 of 4 | 11 of 24 | 17 of 28 | 0 of 0 |
| Xiao Long | 38 of 53 | 71% | 14 of 23 | 24 of 29 | 0 of 1 | 8 of 16 | 30 of 37 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Lee Chang-ho | 18 of 21 | 85% | 7 of 9 | 8 of 9 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 11 | 8 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
| Xiao Long | 22 of 28 | 78% | 9 of 14 | 13 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 7 | 17 of 21 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo sees Xiao Long as the grappler with a wrestle-at-all-costs attitude, durable and composed even when things go wrong. He believes Xiao Long's wrestling is more prominent and that he should have been the favorite, not the underdog. Despite being told he mixed up the fighters, he rewatched the tape and stuck with his read. He notes Xiao Long has 34 fights of experience and stays composed under pressure.
Big Brady picks Lee Chang-ho based on his relentless wrestling and never-quit style, which he finds more impressive than Xiao Long's striking. He notes that Lee has a crazy motor and showed a third-round TKO in a Road to UFC fight after his opponent slowed down. However, he expects a close split decision due to both fighters' durability and toughness, making this a hesitant pick.
Cody picks Xiao Long, citing his experience, takedown defense, and striking. He notes Long has faced better competition in the tournament and has shown the ability to get back up and outwork grapplers. He expects Long to win a decision and earn a UFC contract.
Daniel Vreeland picks Xiao Long based on experience, having seen him on Contender Series. He admits he is not very familiar with either fighter but goes with the more experienced fighter. He notes Lee Chang-ho's finishes but prefers Long's proven track record.
Jacob disagrees with Angelo, calling Lee Chang-ho the better wrestler who wants to be the 'Korean Khabib.' He highlights Lee's resilience, pointing to his last fight where he was outwrestled for two rounds but never stopped and finished the opponent in the third. Jacob believes Lee's non-stop pressure and finishing ability will wear down Xiao Long, who is not a finisher. He made Lee his lock of the week and placed a moneyline bet.
JP picks Lee Chang-ho based on his 3-0 record in Top Fighting Championship and a 4-fight win streak, noting that Lee has more finishing power with his hands. He sees both fighters as similar but gives Lee the edge in striking and potential to finish. Brevan agrees, citing Lee's stopping power and Xiao's tendency to go to decision, but both are hesitant to bet due to the close odds.
Paul picks Xiao Long, agreeing with Cody's analysis. He notes Long's youth, activity, and improvement since his Contender Series loss. He believes Long's sprawl-and-brawl style will be effective against Lee's wrestling.
The MMA Guru picks Lee Chang-ho over Xiao Long, citing Chang-ho's superior competition and consistent method of victory via ground and pound. He notes that Xiao Long lost to Christian Quinones on the Contender Series and has fought lesser competition. He believes Chang-ho's ground game and top positioning will lead to a second-round TKO.
Expert Picks (6)
Angelo picks the underdog Cortavious Romious, citing his solid grappling, decent striking, and good leg kicks. He criticizes Lee Chang-ho for claiming to be the 'Korean Khabib' despite being hittable and having poor wrestling. He believes Romious can take advantage of Lee's forward pressure by lowering his level for takedowns. He notes Romious hasn't proven to be UFC caliber yet but likes the plus money.
Big Brady picks Cortavious Romious, criticizing Lee Chang-ho's self-proclaimed 'Korean Khabib' nickname and his poor grappling performances. He believes Romious is the better striker and grappler, and expects him to win a damage-based decision, though he notes Romious makes mistakes.
Connor agrees with Zane, picking Romious. He emphasizes that Lee is not a good fighter and Romious, despite his flaws, is a decent athlete with a recognizable game. Connor also jokes about a potential DQ headbutt, noting that both fighters tend to clash heads, but ultimately sees Romious as the clear better fighter.
This should be a grapple fest but Lee's resiliency will pull through, being more successful in scrambles and more assertive in grappling, leading to more control time and damage to win on the scorecards.
The Guru picks Lee Chang-ho, citing his size and dynamic power. He notes Cortavious Romious is not big enough for bantamweight and had a poor debut. He thinks Chang-ho's size and skill will be too much, though he doesn't elaborate much.
Zane picks Romious, citing his superior athleticism and the fact that Lee is a 'formless mess' who will fling himself into Romious's grasp. He notes Romious's aggressive guard and submission skills, predicting a messy grappling scramble that Romious wins. Zane also points out that Lee's record is padded with cans and he has never faced a good fighter, while Romious, despite being trained to fight like a bad athlete, is still a decent athlete with a recognizable game.
Comments (2)
Romo by sub all day at those prices
Lee did his homework. Romo went for armbars to his demise, again and again. GNP finish could have been a sub. Rotated his fighter so his feet couldnt touch the fence.
Romo by sub all day at those prices
Lee did his homework. Romo went for armbars to his demise, again and again. GNP finish could have been a sub. Rotated his fighter so his feet couldnt touch the fence.