KJ Noons vs. Jorge Masvidal
KJ Noons (10-3)
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 170 pounds
Wins: 8 knockouts, 0 submissions, 2 decision
Losses: 1 knockouts, 1 submissions, 1 decisions
Jorge Masvidal (21-6)
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 170 pounds
Wins: 10 knockouts, 1 submissions, 10 decisions
Losses: 1 knockout, 2 submissions, 3 decisions
Fight Information:
Former EliteXC welterweight champion and the last man to have defeated Nick Diaz back in 2007, KJ Noons, will attempt to restart his ascent toward the top again on Saturday night.
Noons recently lost a rematch with Diaz for the Strikeforce welterweight title last October, but had been on a six fight win streak coming into that fight. He possesses some of the best boxing skills in the division.
Jorge Masvidal has dropped two of his past four fights, but has also been bouncing back-and-forth between the welterweight and lightweight divisions. Thankfully, his last fight in March was also at 155, so one would hope that his body has adapted to the weight for this contest.
Fight Prediction:
KJ Noons is listed as a big favorite and for good reason. His boxing skills have the potential to knock just about anyone out and Masvidal has struggled with heavy-handed fighters like Paul Daley in the past.
KJ Noons by decision