Analysis: Strikers still underutilize wrestling threats in 2026

A detailed breakdown argues that modern strikers, including Jiri Prochazka, fail to leverage even the threat of wrestling to create openings. The post cites Al Iaquinta's success using feints against Khabib and criticizes Prochazka for not mixing in grappling against Carlos Ulberg despite having options. Prochazka has attempted only five takedowns in his entire UFC career, compared to Petr Yan's 65 attempts. The analysis suggests that even limited grapplers can use wrestling threats or clinch work to create striking opportunities, especially when facing fast counterpunchers like Ulberg.