Winner: Pedro Munhoz
Confidence Score: 65Pedro Munhoz holds a significant advantage in experience, having faced considerably tougher competition throughout his career compared to Aiemann Zahabi. Munhoz has fought many top-tier opponents such as Marlon Vera, Dominick Cruz, and Sean O'Malley, which has tested and likely sharpened his skills over the years. This experience is invaluable, especially in tightly contested bouts.
In terms of skill set, Munhoz is known for his durability and well-rounded fighting style with a pronounced Muay Thai background, which could be pivotal in this match-up. Despite being 37, his fighting IQ and ability to adapt in fights are augmented by his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, providing him with a substantial ground threat that Zahabi should be wary of.
Looking at their statistics, while Zahabi has a slightly higher significant strike accuracy (44% compared to Munhoz's 43%), Munhoz's defense against strikes and takedown (82% defense rate against takedowns) may negate Zahabi’s potential wrestling game. Zahabi’s reach advantage might help him in striking range; however, Munhoz's ability to defend and return fire can allow him to manage distance effectively.
Even though Zahabi has more first-round finishes, Munhoz's experience in handling fights that go the distance (average fight time 11:18) and his strategic approach should give him an edge in executing and remaining effective across all rounds.
Ultimately, the prediction leans slightly toward Pedro Munhoz due to his extensive experience, proven resilience, and well-rounded combat capabilities.
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