An MMA analyst critiques modern strikers for failing to incorporate wrestling feints into their game, using the Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg fight as a recent example. The post references how even Al Iaquinta successfully used wrestling threats against Khabib Nurmagomedov, forcing defensive reactions that created striking opportunities. The analyst argues that Prochazka, despite being a large fighter with some wrestling ability, should have mixed in takedown threats against the counter-striker Ulberg to create safer entries. The piece notes that even elite striker Petr Yan attempted 65 takedowns in the UFC, questioning why other strikers don't employ similar tactics. The criticism extends to Prochazka's limited five takedown attempts in his UFC career despite having opportunities to tie up and clinch with Ulberg.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
