In terms of big picture strategy, the idea here for Pereira should be to fight as if the knockout is not going to land. Pereira, however, has the patience and craft of a hunter stalking his prey, as he’s routinely demonstrated excellent shot selection and smart strategy in setting up his heavy blows. All too often in MMA, power punches with that unique level of death touch fail to develop further as technicians. Keys to Victory: Pereira punches simply melt people.
Key Wins: Sean Strickland (UFC 276), Bruno Silva (UFC Vegas 50), Andres Michalidis (UFC 268) Bruno Silva managed to do so by slipping Pereira’s infamous left hook and firing back in combination, so perhaps that’s a potential revenue to early success for the champion as well.Īdesanya Doesn’t Believe Pereira Earned Title Shot: ‘I Cleared The Way’ A stiff jab will help, but to really back off Pereira, it would help if Adesanya managed to land some hard counters early. One way or another, Adesanya will have to earn Pereira’s respect with his hands. If pushed back into the fence, he’s in a ton of danger, so avoiding that black line on the outskirts of UFC’s canvas will be vital. Adesanya’s footwork will be tested, as he can only enter the pocket on his own terms. Range control is likely to be the deciding factor. Plus, Pereira’s kickboxing experience means he’s far from helpless at distance, even if he still prefers closer trades than Adesanya. Pereira represents a very interesting challenge for “Stylebender.” The Brazilian nearly matches Adesanya’s build, eliminating his usual default range edge. He remains ever a step ahead on the strength of his feints and defensive movement, allowing him to pick up rounds while hunting for that perfect counter shot. He manages distance so well, forcing foes to trade from ranges they simply cannot keep up in.
Keys to Victory: Adesanya is probably the best range technician in the sport. Key Wins: Robert Whittaker (UFC 271, UFC 243), Jared Cannonier (UFC 276), Marvin Vettori (UFC 263, UFC on FOX 29), Paulo Costa (UFC 253), Yoel Romero (UFC 248), Kelvin Gastelum (UFC 236, Derek Brunson (UFC 230), Anderson Silva (UFC 234)
UFC 281 Odds, Under Dogs And Best Bets! Israel Adesanya
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