Keys to Victory: Barboza is an electric striker, one of the most volatile kickers in the UFC. Key Losses: Giga Chikadze (UFC Vegas 35), Justin Gaethje (UFC on ESPN 2), Kevin Lee (UFC Fight Night 128), Khabib Nurmagomedov (UFC 219), Tony Ferguson (TUF 22 Finale) Key Wins: Anthony Pettis (UFC 197), Gilbert Melendez (UFC on FOX 20), Dan Hooker (UFC on FOX 31), Beneil Dariush (UFC Fight Night 106), Paul Felder (UFC on FOX 16), Shane Burgos (UFC 262)

1 Predictions! UFC 272 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. Predictions! UFC 272 ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. Once Mitchell scores his first takedown, everything becomes much easier. Mitchell has the skills to relentlessly pursue that style of fight. Historically, Barboza struggles when forced to constantly fight from his back foot, particularly if he has to wrestle off the fence often. Mitchell is nowhere near the striker necessary to compete with Barboza, but he doesn’t have to be if he can force the Brazilian into his world. He has to press Barboza from the first bell and force him to wrestle constantly. The game plan for Mitchell could not be more clear here. What really separates Mitchell from the pack of Featherweight grapplers is his ability to force opponents to play his game - once the grappling starts, it’s really tough to disengage from “Thug Nasty.” Keys to Victory: Mitchell is a quality wrestler and even better jiu-jitsu player. Key Wins: Andre Fili (UFC Vegas 12), Charles Rosa (UFC 249), Matt Sayles (UFC on ESPN 7), Bobby Moffett (UFC Fight Night 148) Revised UFC 272 Fight Card, PPV Lineup Bryce Mitchell

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