I am struggling with what to do here. Preston Parsons is not very good when he cant control the wrestling and I don't think he can control the wrestling in this fight. I also don't think Andreas is very good and is getting too much credit for sloppy, winging knockouts. Can Andreas smoke Preston here? Of course, he has wrestling and power, but can Preston get the takedowns and remind us all that there are levels to this? Also, of course. I am going to pick Andreas because without the ability to control the wrestling I think Preston may be lost, but stay far the hell away from this fight at these odds.
Andreas Gustafsson
Andreas Gustafsson is a solid grappler with actual wrestling skills. Like most wrestlers he comes forward, throws a ton of strikes that are designed to back you up to the cage before taking you down and working. When he gets you to the ground he will soften you up with elbows before looking for submissions. Despite being a grappler he has very real power in his hands and is always looking for a finish.
Preston Parsons
Preston Parsons is a very slick grappler who has 9 submissions in 11 wins. He is a BJJ black belt who moves forward aggressively throwing big shots to set up takedowns. While he is a dangerous grappler he can be a bit clueless when he can't get the grappling going. Historically he has been takedown or bust, but in his last fight against Oban Elliott he managed to do both.