I have a couple big plays tonight:
Edren Dapudong (-140) - big I like this kid Dapudong. He's a young guy, and seems to be quickly improving. In some video I saw, he looked sensational. Quick, good instincts, and very accurate puncher. I think this kid has some star quality. Check out his KO1 over highly-regarded J.Jimenez on youtube. It was clear from the opening bell who the superior fighter was, and fight was over just like that. He was just so much faster than Jimenez, and I think the case will be the same against Uicab. I've seen Uicab, in his workmanlike decision over A.Hernandez a few years back. He's tough, but straight ahead, nothing exceptional. Fight a hometown one for Uicab, but I think the class difference will tell early on.
Alisher Rahimov (-115) - big Rahimov finally getting some attention. He's a former Olympian, and has barely lost a round as a pro. Holds a clear victory over O.Yefimovich, which looked more special before Yefi's last fight. Still, I think Rahimov is the goods. Perea is undefeated, but also untested. He was challenged in his last fight against a comebacking Mexican journeyman. It's hard to know with the Mexican fighters before they step up, but Perea will have to be very good to beat Rahimov.
EA Farias (-260) - small Gotta feel confident taking the home fighter in Argentina. Another chick fight, but Farias has been more impressive than Acosta from last week. I get the sense that she is the real deal. N.Woods is a tough girl, but she loses whenever she steps up. Don't see how she'll be able to overcome Argentina.
In regards to the Hernandez-Anchondo fight... I was all set to take Hernandez if odds would have been acceptable, but they're not. I think Hernandez is a B-level fighter. He has been challenged numerous times (Tackie, Carson Jones) against fighters a real contender should take care of. He was also on his way to getting ko'd by R.Garcia before cut. I don't think much of Anchondo, and thought he was all washed up at 130lbs years ago. I thought he would look very thick and out of shape at welter but he doesn't. He actually looks more muscular at welter than he did at 130 years ago. for Hernandez' part, he looked gangly and gaunt at the weight. Hernandez should win this, but I think +800 is well worth the fun, and Anchondo will find a way to make this interesting.
Good luck fellas!
Big Saturday to come!
