RFA 4 Predictions

Sam’s Picks

Main Card

Tyson Griffin vs. Efrain Escudero = Griffin via unanimous decision.

Chidi Njokuani vs. Phil Dace = Njokuani via 1st round TKO.

Joe Yager vs. Marcio Cruz = Cruz via 3rd round submission.

Fredson Paixao vs. Lance Palmer = Paixao via 2nd round submission.

James Krause vs. Guilherme Trindade = Krause via split decision.

Derrick Burnsed vs. Dakota Cochrane = Cochrane via unanimous decision.

Jimmy Jones vs. Sergio Pettis = Pettis via unanimous decision.

Prelims

Chris Holdsworth vs Tyler Shinn = Shinn via split decision

Steve Mocco vs. Tyler Perry = Mocco via unanimous decision.

Cory Galloway vs. Jerry Shapiro = Shapiro via 1st round submission.

Jordan Isordia vs. Joey Angelo = Isordia via unanimous decision.

Dave’s Picks

Main Card

Tyson Griffin vs. Efrain Escudero = Griffin via unanimous decision.

Chidi Njokuani vs. Phil Dace = Njokuani via 1st round KO.

Joe Yager vs. Marcio Cruz = Cruz via 1st round submission.

Fredson Paixao vs. Lance Palmer = Paixao via 1^st round submission.

James Krause vs. Guilherme Trindade = Krause via unanimous decision.

Derrick Burnsed vs. Dakota Cochrane = Cochrane via unanimous decision.

Jimmy Jones vs. Sergio Pettis = Pettis via 2^nd round submission.

Prelims

Chris Holdsworth vs Tyler Shinn = Holdsworth via split decision

Steve Mocco vs. Tyler Perry = Mocco via unanimous decision.

Cory Galloway vs. Jerry Shapiro = Shapiro via 3^rd round submission.

Jordan Isordia vs. Joey Angelo = Isordia via unanimous decision.

Prospect Spotlight: Sergio Pettis

Anthony Pettis (left), Sergio Pettis (right)

The younger brother of one of the top UFC lightweights, Anthony Pettis, is quickly making a name for himself at 125 pounds. At only 18 years old, “The Phenom” already boasts an undefeated record of 5-0, with 2 TKO wins and 2 submissions, showing a well-rounded game.

There is also one very important trait of Pettis; maturity. In an interview with Sherdog.com following his 4th win, he said that he realized that he has a lot of time to improve and that he does not need to rush to the UFC. He knows he needs to grow and he knows he’s not ready for the UFC just yet. At 18 years old, most guys think they are ready to take on anything. Sergio, on the other hand, is perfectly okay with taking his career slow.

Personally, I think Pettis is only a few wins away from a UFC contract. He could very well be able to break Jon Jones record of youngest UFC champion if he can tap into his potential.

Remember his name.