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Absolutely agree, Merab's win over Moraes could have easily easily easily been a TKO lossThe ref had more than enough reason to stop Moraes/Merab when Merab was on queer street. Moraes is the worst finisher in the sport since entering the UFC.
I think Yan will hurt Merab and actually go for the finish/have the wrestling to prevent Merab from recovering like he did with Moraes.
I don't know if Moraes is statistically the worst finisher since joining the UFC, all I know is he finished Aljo, Rivera and Assuncao consecutively. Don't care what anyone says, that to me proved Moraes was the real deal and was a certified killer
Today? Obviously, not so much. Too many wars
Moraes had Cejudo badly hurt, arguably beat a rejuvenated Aldo and then basically took Merab to the edge of a certain finish
The Font fight... that was brutal, extremely late stoppage that probably accelerated Moraes demise
Far as Merab goes I don't count him out in a Yan matchup, I think his camp learned a lot about Yan over the years. Merab also himself learned from the Moraes fight. Has extreme heart, will and chin along with elite motor
I think it would be a competitive match, one that I would still favor Yan in