31-year old Cole Smith has only two UFC bouts and is coming off a loss to Miles Johnson 12 months ago. It was the first defeat of his short career. He's more of a defensive fighter with a poor strike accuracy (33%), just 1.63 significant strikes landed per minute, and a weak takedown accuracy (30%). This is a difficult matchup versus Hunter Azure, who is on an 8-1 run. Azure has a strong significant strikes landed per minute (4.71) with a 49% striking accuracy, along with outstanding takedown defense (81%). He's well-rounded, has quick feet, a strong punch, and is an excellent wrestler. For this fight, Azure is three years younger, has a 10-pound weight advantage, and a three-and-a-half inch reach edge. Take Hunter Azure to win the fight.
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