An analytical post examines how modern strikers continue to neglect wrestling feints as tactical tools, even in 2026. The author references Al Iaquinta's success using wrestling threats against Khabib Nurmagomedov, creating openings for strikes by forcing defensive reactions. The piece criticizes Jiri Prochazka's approach against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327, noting that despite Prochazka's size advantage and wrestling ability demonstrated against Nemkov, Glover Teixeira, and Alex Pereira, he made only five takedown attempts in his entire UFC career. The post argues that even basic wrestling threats or clinch work could have helped Prochazka close distance safely against the dangerous counter-striker Ulberg, especially after Ulberg's knee injury.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
