Tyson Nam vs Bruno Silva Prediction Breakdown:🥊
On the prelims of UFC Fight Night Yan vs Dvalishvili, Tyson Nam and Bruno "Bulldog" Silva are preparing to face off. Both fighters are known for their power and striking abilities, and this fight promises to be an explosive showdown.
Their Last Performance: 🥊
Tyson Nam's last fight was against Ode Osbourne. Tyson Nam put on an exciting performance winning the fight by a spectacular knockout with a right hook, earning him a well deserved performance bonus.
Bruno Silva's fight against Victor Rodriguez and JP Buys has shown Silva improvement with his Boxing skills. He won the fight both fights via knockout in round 1 against Victor Rodriguez and round 2 against JP Buys respectively.
Strengths And Weaknesses:⚖️
Tyson Nam's strengths lie in his powerful striking and ability to finish fights as he currently has 13 knockouts to his name. However, Tyson Nam is 39 years old which historically has not been a good combination for Combat Sports.
Bruno Silva appears to have improved as a skilled striker as well having a well-rounded grappling game, with three submission victories to his name. Bruno Silva has been inactive as late having last fought Victor Rodriguez in May of 2021, or in other words 22 months ago.
Their Martial Arts Background:🥋
Tyson Nam trains with Gracie Technics in Hawaii with Hawaiian natives, in the one and only Max Holloway and Yancy Medeiros. Tyson Nam studies in kickboxing and has trained in a variety of disciplines, including boxing, judo, wrestling, and BJJ.
Bruno Silva is associated with Fight Ready MMA, a gym based in Arizona that has worked with notable fighters such as Henry Cejudo, The Korean Zombie, and Eddie Alvarez. Silva is a black belt in BJJ and has competed in various grappling competitions as well as Kickboxing.
Strengths And Weaknesses:⚖️
Tyson Nam's strengths lie in his powerful striking and ability to finish fights as he currently has 13 knockouts to his name. However, Tyson Nam is 39 years old which historically has not been a good combination for Combat Sports.
Bruno Silva appears to have improved as a skilled striker as well having a well-rounded grappling game, with three submission victories to his name. Bruno Silva has been inactive as late having last fought Victor Rodriguez in May of 2021, or in other words 22 months ago.
Possible Outcomes:🔮
This fight has the potential to go in a number of different directions. Here are some possible outcomes:
Stand-Up War: Both Tyson Nam and Bruno Silva possess excellent striking skills and are capable of putting each other to sleep with their knockout power. In this scenario, I'll have to give the edge to Bruno Silva here for the fact that he's defensively sound and Tyson Nam will have a tough time finding the shot to end it all.
Grappling Battle: While a bit unlikely since both fighters are known for their striking, they also have a solid ground game. Tyson Nam has a background in judo, and Bruno Silva has a black belt in BJJ. If the fight goes to the ground, it could turn into a grappling battle. In this scenario, Bruno Silva would have the advantage due to his BJJ credentials.
Split Decision: This fight has all the makings of a closely contested battle that could go the distance as Tyson Nam is a formidable underdog. Both fighters have gone the distance multiple times in their careers, with Tyson Nam having a losing record in fights that go the distance as he sits at 7-9.
Tyson Nam vs Bruno Silva Prediction Pick: 🥊
While both fighters have a good chance of winning, There is a 7-year age gap between Nam and Silva, with Tyson Nam being 39 years old. I do not believe Nam can win outside a KO victory which is in the realm of possibility but Silva has more paths to success and is more likely to find the KO than Nam.
