This is striker vs striker and Cesar is the better striker. If Ihor had even a sliver of MMA in his style, then i would consider that side, but he doesn't. He treats these fights liek kickboxing matches so he has no gameplan for when he is losing exchanges. Cesar has to be the pick here but I wish he was more affordable than -400.

Ihor Poteira

Ihor Potieria is a very good striker with a very loose style. He has solid power and good accuracy but he can be hittable because he keeps his hands low and relies on his chin. His takedown defense is not great but he does a good job of trying to make you pay on your way in. He is very dangerous but also very finashable. He is coming off the wild loss to Michel Pereira where he will forever be a highlight.

Cesar Almeida

Cesar Almeida is a big time professional kickboxer who has had success at the highest levels including beating Alex Pereira. He does everything you expect a high level kickboxer to do. He has clean combinations, big power, good work and is very dangerous every second the fight remains standing. His takedown defense in the middle of the cage is non existent, but he can defend well against the cage. If he is taken down has does a nice job scooting to the cage and working back up. He is coming off the loss to Roman Kopylov where he had success striking but couldn't defend takedowns.