Author: Biren Rai

Charles Oliveira (Champion) and Justin Gaethje (#1) are two great mixed martial artists. This could be either a very technical clash or a dirty fight, depending on what Gaethje decides to do.  Oliveira’s Strengths Good striking Good mechanics Great grappling Solid fundamentalsAbility to follow through a game-plan  Gaethje’s…

Rob Font (#5) and Marlon Vera (#8) are two exciting mixed martial artists. This fight is about Font’s solid combination of positioning and punches vs Vera’s solid combination of pressure and kicks. Font’s Strengths Good boxingGood octagon awarenessGood timing Good feintsGood defensive grappling Vera’s Strengths Good…

Alexander Volkanovski (champion) and Chan Sung Jung (#4) are two tough and durable fighters. Although different in their fighting styles, they both like to stay busy. This will be a high-paced and action-packed fight.   Volkanovski’s Strengths Understanding of distance Octagon awareness Great leg kicks Great feintsGood grappling   Volkanovski’s…

Two different fighting styles with a similar game plan - to slow the other guy down. This fight is about who can stay busy while preserving their energy for the long haul.  Sterling’s Strengths Good strikingGood feintsGood counters Good grappling  Sterling’s Weaknesses  Drops his hands sometimes Susceptible…

Gilbert Burns (#2) and Khamzat Chimaev (#11) are two explosive fighters. This will be a fast-paced fight, regardless if it takes place on feet or on the ground.   Burns’ Strengths ExplosiveCardioGood feintsGood strikingGreat grappling Chimaev’s Strengths Explosive PowerGood feintsGood striking Good grappling What does Burns need to…

Curtis Blaydes (#4) and Chris Daukaus (#9) are two well-rounded and fundamentally sound fighters. At a glance, they have similar style and shares many commonalities, but if you look further, they are quite different. While Blaydes likes to control the center, Daukaus moves well on…

Alexander Volkov (#6) and Tom Aspinall (#11) are two interesting fighters with different fighting approaches. This fight is about Volkov’s octagon awareness and precision vs Aspinall’s speed and explosiveness.  Volkov’s Strengths Octagon awareness Understanding of distance Striking precisionGood kicksGood feints Aspinall’s Strengths Good boxingGood head…

This fight is about Covington’s reliability vs. Masvidal’s element of surprise. In a mixed martial arts fight, an element of surprise is more valuable on feet but on the ground, it's the reliability that counts (especially if it's wrestling heavy). Covington’s Strengths Good boxing fundamentals Good…

Israel Adesanya (champion) and Robert Whittaker (#1) are two of the best strikers in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. While both fighters are known for their striking, their striking methods are very different. Adesanya’s Strengths Octagon awarenessGreat set-upsGreat kicksGreat feints Distance management  Adesanya’s Weaknesses  Leans…

Calvin Kattar (#5) vs. Giga Chikadze (#8) are two strikers utilizing different parts of their bodies. While Kattar is known for his punches, Chikadze is known for his kicks, this difference in style often paves the way for an interesting clash. Kattar’s Strengths Good boxingDurability Good…