Interview with Rios (video) ...

Yeah he did make some small adjustments in that Acosta fight, but it was more of him just increasing his pressure that lead to him eventually catching Acosta.

When Rios was coming in on Acosta, Acosta would try to pull away and try to slipp to the side. Brandon would throw wide shots trying to catch Acosta as he was slipping out and was able to catch him.

With Abril, when Rios would come in on him, Abril would come in as well on Rios smothering his shots instead of pulling out and this confused Rios. Rios timing was off and had no legs to feint. I do think the weight did play a part but that's team Rios fault. they knew 135 was not doable anymore but still took the gamble.

 

No my freind, Garcia kept begging for a jab and head movement. He was giving sound instructions on getting in on Abril but Rios just couldn't make it work.