Analysis: Strikers still failing to use wrestling threat effectively

A detailed tactical analysis argues that strikers in 2026 are still not utilizing the threat of wrestling to set up striking opportunities. The author references Al Iaquinta's successful use of wrestling feints against Khabib Nurmagomedov, where fake level changes created openings for strikes. The post specifically criticizes Jiri Prochazka for not mixing in wrestling threats against Carlos Ulberg, noting Prochazka's size advantage and past grappling success against opponents like Glover Teixeira and Alex Pereira. The analysis suggests that even elite striker Petr Yan has attempted 65 takedowns in the UFC, questioning why other strikers don't employ similar mixed approaches. The post emphasizes that muscle memory responses to wrestling threats create brief windows (0.2-0.5 seconds) that can be exploited for striking.