Logan Paul Vs Ksi Predictions
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- Logan Paul II was a boxing match between the British YouTuber Olajide Olatunji (known online as KSI), and American YouTuber Logan Paul. The fight constituted a rematch of the previous white-collar amateur boxing fight between the two, which ended in a majority draw.The bout was held at the Staples Center, Los Angeles on 9 November 2019, and was scheduled for six three minute rounds in.
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KSI vs Logan Paul? 2? Never heard of these two? I hadn’t either until their first boxing match.
The two men are headlining a fight card with 2 different world title fights on the undercard! This will be the first professional boxing match for each man and they stand to make a gang of money.
It’s not like either man really needs it. They have roughly 20 million Youtube subscribers…each. Both of them have their own unique sense of humor and charisma and seem to fit perfectly between the ears of Generation Z followers.
It was rumored that the rematch was set to take place in Dubai but cooler weather prevailed and the famed Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles will be standing room only for what looks to be another great fight.
Before I can even begin to breakdown and give our predictions on the rematch between these two highly successful Youtube personalities, we have to reflect on the first fight and give those of you who aren’t familiar with either man some background of each.
Who is Logan Paul?
Born on April Fools Day 1995 in sleepy Westlake, Ohio, Logan Paul has since relocated to LA to further his burgeoning acting career.
He is the epitome of the internet generation. The kid was making videos on Youtube beginning at age 10! He later went on to conquer the Vine app only to hastily return to the ranks of Youtube when the six-second video app was shut down.
The now 6’2” 190-pounder didn’t spend all of his youth on the internet. Paul was a linebacker in the heart of high school football country and even placed 5th at the state tournament for wrestling. He’s an athlete for sure.
Paul should have a strength and power advantage once again in the rematch but it’s his endurance that I’m worried about. More on that in a minute.
Let’s get to know his opponent, KSI.
Who is KSI?
Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji is 26, two years older than his American rival.
KSI first become known on the internet from his commentary on FIFA soccer video games. Great series, by the way. You want to make 7 hours disappear? Call a friend, order a pizza, break out the PS4 and play some FIFA ’20.
Logan was not JJ’s first “white collar” boxing match. KSI already had a TKO win under his belt over fellow British Youtuber Joe Weller.
KSI will have an unusual attribute advantage with both better speed and endurance. They are literally opposites when we’re talking peak performance but some boxers have been able to pull it off.
Floyd Money Mayweather is the first name that comes to mind. KSI actually put in some work out in Chinatown Las Vegas at The Mayweather Boxing Club.
I watched an interview, though, given by Jeff Mayweather and Floyd Sr said he didn’t even remember training the Englishman. Mayweather Sr has a timeless sense of humor, though, so that could have been sarcasm.
JJ definitely needs to upgrade his technique. He is very green as a technician but his heart is not a question at all.
Logan Paul vs KSI 1
Okay, the first fight between these two millionaire 20-somethings was a real cracker. I’m not kidding.
I can’t lie. When I first tuned in, I thought I was going to witness a Toughman contest. Each man had headgear on and what appeared to be 16-ounce sparring gloves.
16’s are pretty much what all the pros use for their sparring and then, depending on their weight, they will use either an 8 or a 10-ounce glove in competition.
The rematch will be the first pro bout for Paul and KSI so the headgear will be off and punches will be heavier when they strap on the 10s.
In the first round of the first fight back in August of 2018, Logan Paul got off to a tremendous start landing heavy 1-2 combinations and even countering effectively with the check left hook as his opponent was lunging at him.
While it seemed like Paul was going to dominate this fight and likely drop KSI, it just didn’t happen. Many believe that if they would not have been wearing the sparring gloves, JJ would have gone down hard.
You have to give the kid credit, though. He weathered the storm of the larger, stronger, much more powerful boxer. I believe Logan was a little more emotional due to his entrance, in fight taunting, and just being a very young man on that big of a stage.
After a highly successful first 6-7 minutes, Logan Paul hit a wall. His inactivity allowed his opponent to settle into his own game and become light-years more composed and even technical in the second half of the fight than he was in the beginning.
KSI established a nice jab and managed to control his own chaos long enough to land a few haymakers over the top on the taller Paul.
Then the unthinkable happened. The fight was declared a draw.
If I had not seen the fight and just read the headline of the result, I would have wrongfully assumed it was WWE trickery going on. It really was a draw, though, if I ever saw one.
It was just a 6-round fight and the 3rd was the only round in question as Logan had slowed his output dramatically but KSI hadn’t yet gained any offensive rhythm.
The rematch was actually in the original contract so this works out perfectly.
Funny how that happens sometimes but I can’t call any conspiracy if I wanted to because both men were throwing HEAT at each other’s heads with neither fighter really taking many steps backward.
The online sportsbook BetOnline has the lines for us.
Let’s get to the betting odds and predictions for KSI vs Logan Paul 2.
The Rematch: Logan Paul vs KSI 2
Okay, this line was a dead even pick em when it was released. Fans and bettors definitely remember what happened in the first fight… Or do they?
The argument can be made that it just took JJ the first couple of rounds to lose his jitters and once he found his timing, he was all over his opponent even cracking him hard at the final bell.
He has the speed and the endurance. His technique, though…
Where’s Sir Charles at?
Turrble…
The young man is a good athlete and has a puncher’s chance in this one to go along with the ability to take his foe into the deep waters of rounds 5 and 6.
Minutes 12 to 18 don’t sound very deep to you? Fighting is one of the most tiring things you’ll ever do, except for burpees. Burpees are always harder.
Both men fought incredibly aggressive in the first bout and I expect the same again.
It’s only been a year so I think KSI will throw less wild hook-hook combos and try to win, at least initially, with a speedy jab along with some fast feet.
Jabbing the body will likely keep Logan’s big right hand at bay and if he drops his left, then JJ should come over the top with the overhand on the taller fighter.
he needs to be in better shape. I don’t believe he needs to be in phenomenal shape but let’s say a sub 22 minute 5k as opposed to what appeared to be the conditioning of a man who runs 3.1 miles in 25 or more minutes.
Logan could have been hurting a bit psychologically when he hit the smaller fighter with his best shots and the dude was still in his face.
Neither man quit, though. I hope both men have shored up the glaring weak spots in their respective boxing games because the athleticism, heart, and will we know is already there.
The boxing betting sites are expecting a finish this time as the odds for the fight to end before the 18-minute mark is (-155). I like that bet but I’m not in love with it.
Trying to fish for better odds on Paul by decision or finish is foolish as well.
We don’t know where his conditioning is at. In late July, Logan put on the Challenger Games-celebrities competing in a set of various competitive athletic events. Come time for the 100-yard dash and the host pulls his hamstring, bad.
It looked like Urijah Faber’s lead leg after 5 rounds with Jose Aldo. Completely purple on the backside.
I’m guessing he got in his cardio on the airdyne bike where the hammys don’t have to come into play.
I definitely don’t think he’s been running and even something like the rowing machine will stretch the muscle. Leg injury, cardio issues vs smaller man who is technically and powerfully inferior.
This one is not easy but I have truly been impressed with the technique of Logan Paul. Even with the major injury at the beginning of fight camp, I believe if he hits KSI with the same straight punches he did in their first fight, the Brit will fall.
An automatic 10-8 round due to a knockdown will be hard to come back from in a 6 round fight.
In Conclusion
Saturday night, guys!
The main card kicks off at 8:30 PM Pacific.
Believe it or not, on a card where the main event fighters have a combined zero professional bouts, the undercard has not one but two world title fights.
If you’re wondering about those, there are betting odds available for one of the fights and the favorite is (-10000). Did someone say value? Pundits can complain all they want and say this is a disgrace and blah blah blah.
Both men not only showed some skills in the boxing ring but more importantly, displayed their hearts. Ask any fight coach. Heart is the only prerequisite for fighting. It’s not long arms, fast feet, big hands, or a granite jaw.
Do they have that dog in them?
Not unlike the recent UFC BMF Title fight this past weekend with Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, the will to win will be on full display this Saturday from the Staples Center.
UFC 259 is stacked with exciting matchups from the start till the end.
In the main event, light heavyweight king Jan Blachowicz puts his title on the line against Israel Adesanya, who eyes another feather in his cap. In the co-main event, featherweight champion Amanda Nunes defends her title against Megan Anderson, and bantamweight champion Petr Yan clashes with Aljamain Sterling in a battle for the ages.
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The main card also features highly-rated lightweight prospect Islam Makhachev, who faces Drew Dober, and a light heavyweight showdown between Aleksandar Rakic and former title challenger Thiago Santos.
Jan Blachowicz vs Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya is moving up in weight to try and become a two-division UFC champion. Should he win, he will be the fifth fighter to hold two belts in the promotion at the same time, after Conor McGregor, Amanda Nunes, Daniel Cormier, and Henry Cejudo. The Wellington native certainly has the tools to improve his record to 21-0. He is one of the best – if not the best – strikers in the UFC. He’s fast, he’s precise and he’s a phenom when it comes to managing distance and range.
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However, Jan Blachowicz is a very well-rounded and smart fighter. He’s very explosive and powerful on the feet, but he’s also an excellent grappler. There’s a reason why Adesanya’s coach believes Blachowicz will be his pupil’s toughest test.
The margins for error, for both fighters, are few and far between in this fight. Adesanya’s best chance of winning this fight is by adopting a kick-heavy approach, avoiding unnecessary exchanges with his opponent, and hurting the Polish sensation whenever he finds his openings. Blachowicz will have to mix things up. He’ll have to couple his striking with his wrestling to keep his opponent guessing.
While Adesanya is the favorite ahead of UFC 259, he shouldn’t make the mistake of taking his opponent for granted.
Amanda Nunes vs Megan Anderson
There aren’t many female fighters who can give Amanda Nunes a run for her money. She’s levels ahead of everybody else, with the exception of Valentina Shevchenko, and she’s a massive favorite against Megan Anderson for a reason. But the Australian presents a few tricky challenges to the Brazilian phenom.
Prediction time! How does this one end?
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Anderson is the tallest female fighter on the UFC roster and will have a four-inch height advantage against Nunes. She will also have a three-inch reach advantage, plus she is a hard puncher. Should she somehow manage to beat Nunes, it will be the biggest upset in UFC history. The big question, however, remains whether she will be able to withstand Nunes’ constant pressure and grappling.
Anderson’s best chance of winning this fight is an early knockout. But it is going to be a tough ask. Not only is Nunes the better striker, but she’s also far ahead in terms of grappling, and should she take the fight to the mat, she wouldn’t have a problem finishing her opponent. This is Amanda Nunes’ fight to lose.
Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling
This fight has the potential to be Fight Of The Night because both Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling are masters in their respective fields. Yan is predominantly a striker, while Sterling loves to smother people with his wrestling. Therefore, it’s a classic striker vs grappler fight. However, the two gentlemen are anything but one-dimensional.
Sterling is a kick-heavy fighter, but he’s very efficient on his feet. He starts at a very high pace, pressuring his opponents against the cage, before shooting for takedowns. The Russian also likes to pressure his opponents against the cage to land his shots. It’ll be interesting to see which of the two dictates the pace of the fight.
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Sterling’s got a decent chance of winning this fight if he succeeds in taking his opponent down, but if he fails to do so, Yan’s gradually going to grow as the fight progresses. Yan would ease to victory if the fight stays in the center of the cage, whereas Sterling’s best chance is not allowing that to happen. At the end of the day, it’s an extremely close contest, and it all goes down to who implements his game plan better
Islam Makhachev vs Drew Dober
With Khabib Nurmagomedov bowing out of MMA, Islam Makhachev is attracting more eyeballs than ever. He’s 18-1 and is only a few wins away from getting a title shot. However, Drew Dober would be more than happy to ruin Islam’s plans.
On paper, Islam is the favorite and should win relatively easily, but fights are not won on paper. Dober is on a tear as of late, as he has won his last three fights via stoppage. He’s certainly got the power to shut the Dagestani’s lights out, and we have seen Makhachev get caught against Adriano Martins.
Lightweights, watch out!
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Dober is an aggressive fighter and will be gunning for a fourth consecutive stoppage win, but if Islam uses his superior grappling skills, he would ease past his opponent.
Thiago Santos vs Aleksandar Rakic
Aleksandar Rakic is relatively new to the UFC, whereas Thiago Santos has been there, and done it on a number of occasions. Experience-wise, Santos has the edge in this fight, but Rakic has the perfect style to beat the Brazilian.
Santos is a powerhouse, and he will be looking to take his opponent’s head on Saturday. Rakic on the other hand is a patient kickboxer, who picks his shots really well. For Rakic, leg kicks are going to be a key factor in this fight. If he manages to weather the early storm at UFC 259, his chances will grow exponentially because the longer the fighter goes, the better the chances of Aleksandar winning.
Other Fights On The Card
- Dominick Cruz vs Casey Kenney
- Song Yadong vs Kyler Phillips
- Joseph Benavidez vs Askar Askarov
- Rogério Bontorin vs Kai Kara-France
- Tim Elliott vs Jordan Espinosa
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Carlos Ulberg
- Sean Brady vs Jake Matthews
- Lívia Renata Souza vs Amanda Lemos
- Uroš Medić vs Aalon Cruz
- Mario Bautista vs Trevin Jones
What are your predictions for UFC 259?
Yeshel Asif is an MMA journalist based in Pakistan. In his relatively young career, he has worked remotely for Asian Persuasion MMA, MMA Betz, and Fight Booth.