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Prospects in the GP

Lightweight, Yadier DelValle (5-0) - Fury Challenger Series 11:
DelValle is so underwhelming to me. He has good striking with his output and has slick jiu-jitsu. His biggest issues are his cardio and striking defense. He slows tremedously
after five minutes. With his hands he holds them very low and he's just asking to get knocked out. He's fighting a bum so it wont happen now but it will eventually.

Bantamweight, Ezra Elliott (0-0) - Fury Challenger Series 11:
An exciting pro debut is coming up for Elliott. Elliott was a force as an amatuer going 4-0. For him it's been getting the takedown and going from there. His wrestling has looked really good and the grappling has been even better. He's all over every position and is so good at taking the back and going after the neck. Still a lot to answer but Elliott looks like a promising fighter.    

Welterweight, Ernesto Rodriguez (7-1) - Tuff-N-Uff 135:
Rodriguez is an absolute relentless tank. His style may be boring and one-dimensional but I respect it. Rodriguez was a member of the Cuban wrestling national team. What's most impressive with him is his wrestling cardio. He puts a lot of effort into his takedowns but can do it for three rounds. It's mainly strength but Rodriguez has technique and chain wrestles very well. He does the little things as well with wrist lock, figure four the legs, and controlling the posture. He could definitely throw more but he's about the takedown and control more then anything. If he can beat former ONE fighter Edson Marques that would be big.

Featherweight, Timothy Cuamba (7-1) - Tuff-N-Uff 135:
Cuamba is a snub from last seasons contender series. Cuamba is a solid striker but he could be much better. If he used a lot more feints and went to the body more often he'd be deadly. His hand speed is nice, mixes in kicks well, and throws straight punches. He can also wrestle but his grappling needs some sharpening around the edges. I like that he's getting more experience because there in a lot of talent there. He's fighting Michael Stack who has a tank and a strong wrestler. It's a good test for Cuamba.

Other prospects

Middleweight, Zach Scroggin (5-0) - FAC 23:
Scroggin has been dominant but easy to do so with the guys he's been fighting. Scroggin is a big dude at 6'3" and knows how to use it. On the feet she throws a good jab and good calf kicks. He can also wrestle and use his length on top landing ground and pound. I do worry about his cardio and defense since hale hasn't faced any adversity. Scroggin has the youth and build to be a very good middleweight in the future. He's also well-rounded so it just depends if he can continue to improve.

Bantamweight, Alejandro Gomez (3-0) - FAC 23:
I've been covering Gomez ever since his amateur days and he's still doing well. Gomez is quick, well-rounded, explosive, aggressive, and extremely diverse. As a pro it's been his grappling on display. He's got strong control and is very slick with his transitions. Especially to the back where he's been so good at finding the neck. Grappling wise he looks good but I do worry about his striking defense. He's also another one who's fought awful competition as a pro.

Flyweight, Tommy Morrisson(5-0)- Samourai Chapter 9:
Morrison has no glaring holes and being so young he's so equipped everywhere. On the feet he's stays technical, patient, picks his shots, and his shot selecting is excellent. Morrison has a good jab but it's the one-two that he will paint the picture with. Morrison is an even better wrestler. Over time as a pro his wrestling has improved especially when it comes to readjusting and chain wrestling. Morrison has gone the distance in all four of his pro fights but that is misleading. Morrison has slick jiu-jitsu and is a pretty big submission threat. He is more about controlling position first but that's a great feat to have.

Bantamweight, Isaac Blais (3-0) - Samurai Chapter 9:
Blais came from a karate background and you can see it in the dexterity in his legs. On the feet, Blais does all the basics very well. He throws in an excellent jab that he sets the tone with. Blais throws an array of kicks but the leg kicks to the outside and inside are some of his best weapons. I like the way he's mixing up his striking patterns never throwing the same combination. I'm not sure about the level as his wrestling but his ground game is very good. Blais is very technical in his jiu-jitsu.