Sean Woodson

Angelo picks Woodson due to his excellent range management and boxing background, which should allow him to dance around Padilla. He notes Woodson's 84% takedown defense and long reach, while Padilla has no wrestling and prefers pocket boxing. He expresses slight concern that Woodson's quiet win streak might end, but trusts what he sees.

Big Brady picks Fernando Padilla to win by second-round submission. He thinks Padilla has more power and a slick grappling game, and can match Woodson's length. He notes Woodson has zero power and has been finished by lengthier opponents. He expects Padilla to hurt Woodson on the feet and then submit him.

Cody picks Sean Woodson but with low confidence, citing his volume and reach advantage. He notes that Padilla has power and could catch Woodson, but Woodson's experience and ability to outpoint opponents should win. Cody is concerned about Woodson's chin after being dropped by Luis Saldana.

Connor also picks Woodson, noting that Woodson is comfortable in the pocket and has decent defense, while Padilla is only truly dangerous in close. He points out that Woodson has more reach and a better idea of how to use it, but Padilla's finishing ability and Woodson's tendency to invite brawls make it a risky pick. Connor thinks Woodson can be more functional at ranges where Padilla is not competitive.

Daniel Vreeland picks Sean Woodson to win by decision, citing his cleaner boxing and range management. He acknowledges Padilla's power and tenacity but believes Woodson will win the minutes and outpoint him. Vreeland notes Woodson has improved since his early UFC career and should be able to avoid big shots.

Woodson's height and reach advantage (6'2", 78 in reach) will allow him to touch up Padilla from distance with his jab and footwork, leading to another classic Woodson decision victory.

Paul leans towards Padilla by knockout, citing his power and Woodson's questionable chin. He notes that Padilla's win condition is a KO, and Woodson's tall man defense could be exploited. Paul prefers the under 2.5 rounds prop.

The MMA Guru picks Sean Woodson despite past doubts about his performances. He notes Woodson's composure as the fight progresses, particularly his body work in rounds two and three. He acknowledges Fernando Padilla's dangerous striking but believes Woodson is better in the pocket and at range. He predicts a close decision (29-28) rather than a finish.

Angelo picks Sean Woodson, citing his excellent boxing, reach management, and 84% takedown defense. He notes Woodson uses his length well and is a clean boxer. He expects Woodson to win a decision, as Alex Caceres is durable but not powerful. He is confident in Woodson's ability to keep the fight at distance.

Big Brady picks Sean Woodson by decision, citing his height and reach advantage, volume advantage, and the hometown crowd in St. Louis. He notes that Caceres has a black belt but rarely uses it, so this will be a striker vs. striker matchup. He expects Woodson to do more work over 15 minutes and not have to worry about takedowns, which should give him confidence to throw more volume.

Cody picks Woodson but is hesitant due to Woodson's inconsistency. He notes that Woodson has shown improvements in wrestling and cardio in recent fights, and his length is a major advantage at 145. Cody believes Woodson can outpoint Caceres on the feet and has the takedown defense to avoid submissions. However, he acknowledges that Caceres is a savvy veteran and Woodson has been chinny in the past. Cody ultimately sides with Woodson but is not confident.

Daniel Vreeland picks Sean Woodson, emphasizing his physical attributes (6'2" with 78-inch reach) and his ability to come back from adversity, as seen in the Luis Saldana fight. He believes Woodson's length and jab will be too much for Caceres, and that Woodson is ready to crack the top 15. He predicts a decision win.

The host confidently picks Woodson due to his length, jab, and distance management, which should neutralize Caceres' unorthodox striking. He notes Woodson's improved takedown defense and discipline, expecting him to outpoint Caceres over three rounds. He sees Caceres' grappling as a threat but doubts he can get the fight to the ground. The pick is confident, with a decision victory expected.

Paul picks Caceres as a slight underdog, citing his veteran savvy and ability to win scrambles. He notes that Caceres knocked out Julian Rosa, while Woodson lost to Rosa. Paul thinks the fight will be competitive and that Caceres has value at plus money. However, he is not confident enough to bet it, calling it a 'dog or pass' situation. He mentions that Woodson's improvements could make it close, but he leans towards Caceres.

Angelo picks Jourdain despite acknowledging Woodson's reach and takedown defense. He believes Jourdain's pressure, chin, and ability to keep the fight ugly will be key. He notes that Woodson showed grappling in his last fight but Jourdain's takedown defense is poor, yet still favors Jourdain's doggedness.

Big Brady picks Jourdain, noting that Woodson is a boxer who won't take Jourdain down, and if he does, he risks getting submitted. He compares the fight to Woodson's loss to Julian Erosa, where Erosa pressured and broke Woodson. He believes Jourdain's power, grappling, and third-round mythical status will lead to a late submission.

Cody picks Jourdain, citing his power, cardio, and home-field advantage. He notes Woodson's lack of power and wrestling, and believes Jourdain will overwhelm him with volume and power. He sees Jourdain winning by KO or decision.

Daniel Vreeland leans toward Charles Jourdain in a fight he sees as a 50-50 banger. He notes both fighters build into fights and have opportunistic submissions. He gives a slight edge to Jourdain's aggressiveness and the Canadian crowd possibly influencing judges. He expects a back-and-forth war with a close decision or finish.

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I'm picking Woodson to win this fight on the scorecards. He is the better technical striker with a significant height and reach advantage. If he can stick with his jab and stay on the outside, he can outvolume Jourdain from distance. Jourdain's unorthodox striking could allow him to crash the pocket, but Woodson's chin might be suspect. However, I think Woodson does a good enough job rolling with shots and sticking to his game plan. I don't think Jourdain can successfully take a grapple-heavy approach either.

Paul picks Jourdain but is hesitant due to the -220 price. He thinks the fight could be close and Woodson's reach could pose problems. He notes the line movement suggests sharp money on Jourdain but still sees value in the Canadian favorite.

Cody picks Buzukja as an underdog, citing Woodson's poor takedown defense, questionable chin, and weight cut issues. He notes Buzukja's training at Longo/Weidman and his power. He believes Woodson is prime for an upset due to multiple opponent changes and potential fatigue.

Daniel Levi picks Sean Woodson, citing his size (6'2", 80-inch reach) and striking advantages. He notes that Woodson is a matchup problem for most featherweights and has sneaky submissions. Levi is not fully confident because the matchup was announced last minute and he hasn't done deep research. He acknowledges Buzukja's solid all-around game and wrestling potential, but leans toward Woodson's physical attributes.

James acknowledges Buzukja is on short notice and facing a tough stylistic matchup against Woodson's length. However, he doesn't rate Woodson highly, citing limited offense and a chin issue. He thinks Woodson will probably win but wouldn't bet him due to Buzukja's takedown threat. He picks Woodson on the moneyline but is not confident.

Woodson has durability questions after his last fight, and Buzukja's aggressive striking could give him problems. However, Buzukja had a tough weight cut, missing weight by half a pound, which is a big question mark. Despite that, I'm not a fan of Woodson anymore and think Buzukja can land big shots and win by decision.

Angelo picks Sean Woodson over Luis Saldaña. He praises Woodson's boxing and range management, noting that he actually knows how to use his reach effectively. He acknowledges Saldaña is a versatile striker with good movement, but doubts his 20% takedown accuracy will be enough to get the fight to the ground. Without the takedown threat, Angelo sees this as a kickboxing match where Woodson is the superior striker. He mentions Woodson's 81% takedown defense and recent power showcase.

Big Brady is confident in Sean Woodson. He notes that Luis Saldaña has a horrendous gas tank, gassing out in the second round in multiple fights, and puts his hands on his hips or knees when tired. Woodson has a huge reach advantage (79 vs 73 inches) and excellent cardio. Brady expects Woodson to mix in body shots and finish Saldaña in the second or third round by knockout. He believes Saldaña's cardio issues will be his downfall.

Cody picks Woodson, emphasizing his reach and boxing. He thinks Woodson's jab and range control will be key, and that Saldaña's kicks will be countered. He notes Woodson's output and thinks Saldaña will drown under the pace.

Daniel Levi picks Sean Woodson to win, citing Woodson's massive physical advantages (6'2" with 78-inch reach at featherweight). He notes that Luis Saldaña has cardio issues even at sea level, and in the elevation of Salt Lake City, Saldaña will fade in the second and third rounds. Levi believes Woodson will pull away down the stretch and has been paying his dues against good competition.

Woodson's long-range boxing and takedown defense should be too much for Saldaña, who has poor cardio and is not a strong grappler. Woodson will work the body and likely finish late or win a decision. The host likes Woodson inside the distance at +175 or decision at +130.

Paul picks Woodson, citing his reach advantage and boxing. He thinks Woodson can counter Saldaña's kicks and dictate range. He notes Woodson's output and thinks Saldaña's cardio will be an issue. He likes Woodson as a parlay piece.

Angelo picks Sean Woodson, emphasizing his excellent boxing and eight-inch reach advantage. He notes that Woodson manages range well and has solid takedown defense. Angelo thinks Woodson will win by decision but considers the odds a bit wide.

Big Brady picks Sean Woodson but is hesitant, noting Woodson's takedown defense is good but he was controlled by Terrence McKenney. He questions whether Collin Anglin will wrestle, as Anglin only attempted one takedown against Melsik Baghdasaryan. Even if Anglin gets takedowns, Brady doubts his control and cardio, so he leans Woodson by decision.

Cody is a Woodson fan but admits it's always a sweat. He thinks Woodson's length and boxing should win, but worries about Anglin's wrestling and Woodson's cardio. He advises checking weigh-ins because Woodson has missed weight before. He picks Woodson but won't put him high in parlays.

Daniel Levi picks Sean Woodson, highlighting his massive reach advantage (79 inches) and experience against tougher competition. He believes Woodson's boxing clinic will be too much for Anglin, who was exposed by Melsik Baghdasaryan. Levi notes that Woodson has shown improvement in stuffing takedowns and expects him to keep the fight standing and win decisively.

Jacob picks Sean Woodson, agreeing that his length and range management will be key. He mentions that Woodson fights long and pumps his jab, making it hard for Anglin to close distance. Jacob also notes Anglin's part-time job as a potential distraction.

Paul is not confident at -335. He notes Woodson's reach advantage but worries about his lack of power and potential cardio issues. He thinks Anglin could wrestle and grind out a win. He picks Woodson but won't bet him.

Big Brady thinks the line is off and the fight should be a pick'em. He notes Woodson has a big reach advantage but Zalal has a strong ground game, averaging 2.5 takedowns per 15 minutes. He points out Woodson's takedown defense is inflated by facing poor wrestlers, and that Terence McKinney had success controlling Woodson on the mat. He believes if Zalal mixes in takedowns he can win a decision, as Zalal is not a finisher.

Cody picks Woodson, noting his size and reach. He thinks Zalal's takedowns won't be effective and that Woodson will outpoint him. Cody likes Woodson by decision as a prop.

Daniel picks Woodson, believing he has cleaner hands and more output. He notes that Woodson's length (6'2", 79" reach) will be a problem for Zalal, and that Zalal is a jack-of-all-trades without a standout skill. Daniel acknowledges Zalal's smarts and calf kicks, but thinks Woodson will pick him apart on the feet and avoid takedowns. He expects Woodson to win a decision, possibly a split, but is confident in his striking advantage.

Woodson has superior boxing and range, and he gets up quickly if taken down. Zalal's takedowns won't keep him down, and Woodson will out-strike him for a decision win.

Paul picks Woodson, citing his reach and boxing advantage. He notes Zalal's low output and reliance on takedowns, which Woodson can defend. Paul thinks Woodson will win a decision. He likes Woodson by decision as a prop.

Big Brady picks Sean Woodson, citing his boxing background, reach advantage, and high volume striking. He thinks Erosa gets hit too much and will be overwhelmed by Woodson's length and output. He predicts a late third-round finish or a convincing decision. He calls it one of his most confident picks.

Daniel Levi picks Sean Woodson, stating that Julian Erosa gets hit too much, fights with his hands down, and gasses out. He notes Woodson's height and reach advantage (though Erosa is also tall) and his cleaner, more precise striking. Levi thinks Woodson will win by TKO, possibly early, but acknowledges Woodson's weakness in the clinch and wrestling, which Erosa may not exploit. He believes the wide line is justified.