Prediction: Mike Davis via Decision
Davis is the rightful favorite and for good reason. He’s just the cleaner, more complete fighter in this spot. You watch Davis and there’s a polish to his game you don’t see with Ramirez. It starts with the wrestling—Davis is levels above. The dude can shoot double legs from distance, chain wrestle when needed, and keep top control like he’s clocking in for overtime. That alone could carry him to a dominant win if he chooses to take the path of least resistance.
Now on the feet, Davis still has the edge, even if it’s not as wide. He’s the faster man, his combos are sharper, and his overall striking technique is more traditional—tight hands, straight punches, proper footwork. But here’s the catch: Davis isn’t untouchable. He’ll stay in the pocket longer than he should, doesn’t always move his head off the centerline after throwing, and that leaves windows for a wild dude like Ramirez to sneak something in.
And that’s where Ramirez lives—chaos. He tries to be technical, especially early in rounds, but once the first real exchange lands, all that goes out the window. He turns into a street brawler. Sloppy hooks, overcommitted shots, chin up, hands low. He’s not hard to hit, but he’s got that junkyard dog in him that makes him dangerous if you give him a reason to believe.
So while Davis can win this on the feet, he’d be smart to stick to what gives him complete control—wrestling. Ground this fight, wear on Ramirez, drown him in top pressure, and avoid giving up any Hail Mary moments. Ramirez might have heart, but Davis has tools. He doesn’t need to prove anything in a stand-up war when he’s got a blueprint to dominate on the mat. If he sticks to the plan, this should be a showcase.