I'm surprised by the overwhelming confidence people have is Souza here. Obviously the dude hits hard and can find finishes, but to me, there seems to be some wrestling gaps. Even Bolaji Oki took him down and hes a striker. I do hate how hittable RIchie can be, but I have seen that guy fight for a hard 15 minutes, I have seem him wrestle, strike, come back from adversity. I have to pick Richie here. Manoel has all the finish upside, but his sole MMA loss had a lot to do with hs takedown defense and this could look somewhat similar. Miranda is the pick but no bet.
Manoel Sousa
Manoel Sousa is a nasty striker with incredible power and a relentless pace. He comes forward, swings to the moon and puts most people out. He isn't only a striker though, he will also work in big takedowns and then slam away on top or even look for the occassional submission. He has 15 fights and even has a KO win over Mauricio Ruffy but his fight IQ isn't the best and he is still learning.
Richie Miranda
RIchie Miranda is a heavy handed grappler who comes forward with his chin tucked and throws overhands before ultimately shooting a takedown. His striking is powerful and heavy, but not fast. He likes to back up up to the cage the lower his level and shoot. On the ground he does a great job advancing positioning and striking in each transition.


