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Can Chris Camozzi pull off the short notice upset over "Jacare" Souza, or do you expect "Jacare" to make a successful UFC debut?
RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST
Credit to Camozzi for taking the fight on short notice, although he was already on the same card so he was already in full training. I don't think he has what it takes to giving Jacare any trouble, but I say that as an admitted Jacare fanboy.
FRANK HYDEN, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR
I think Souza gets the wins here. It won't be a walk-over, Camozzi will make Jacare work for it, but I do expect a submission win for Jacare here.
BRAD WALKER, MMATORCH COLUMNIST
I expect to see Jacare win, but Camozzi is in the right spot to shock the world. If Jacare wins, Camozzi loses nothing for taking a short notice fight against one of the best middleweights in the world. If he wins, he is going to launch himself up the ladder towards the top. All in all its a calculated risk for Camozzi that just might pay off in leaps and bounds.
C.J. TUTTLE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR
I expect Souza to come out looking to make a statement by finishing Camozzi.
ERIC HOBAUGH, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR
I believed Dana White as late as 2012, when he said women would never fight in the UFC. He is a business man and is only interested in making money. If Zuffa feels like they can make money off this kid, they will. I have seen a few of his fights and he is not a bad fighter, but he is fighting only average opponents at best. I think he will make his way to the UFC and he will not do well. Newell will fight a time or two and then be sent back to the regional circuit.
CAMERON LYMAN, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR
I think Jacare is a bit too well rounded for Camozzi and will neatly pull off a successful debut. Camozzi hasn’t looked super impressive as of late but this is a cage fight so you never know.
DAN MOORE, MMATORCH UK COLUMNIST
Whilst Camozzi won't be under prepared having already been on the card; this is a huge step up for someone who was originally fighting Cezar Ferreira, and then Rafael Natal. Ronaldo Souza is an extremely polished performer who possesses exceptional BJJ Skills, alongside a pretty impressive all round game.
He's only lost to fellow UFC newcomer Luke Rockhold (controversially) and the now UFC light-heavyweight, Gegard Mousasi. Camozzi isn't in the league of either and Jacare should earn a comfortable win early on. Camozzi is on a very good win streak himself, but this is one step too far, especially with the fight being in Brazil.
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