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Originally Posted by Seano
I wouldn't expect it but wouldn;t be totally surprised either. Barnett overestimates his striking. After he fails a few takedowns, he'll go the standup route.
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I see the chronology differently. I think he'll start off not even thinking about the TD, strike with Rizzo for a while, and either take the initiative himself and go to the clinch or clinch after getting hit with Rizzo's punches. Either way, I think the TD's will come after some time spent striking on the feet. It's just going to be a matter of what makes him go for the TD, his own initiative or his not liking Rizzo's power.
When he does start working for TD's, while Rizzo has a great sprawl, he can be taken down from the clinch, and Josh's size and clinch work will result in this fight hitting the mat where it'll be Josh all the way.