Analysis: Strikers still failing to use wrestling threats effectively

An analyst expresses surprise that strikers in 2026 still do not utilize even the threat of wrestling to create striking opportunities. The post references Al Iaquinta's successful use of feints against Khabib Nurmagomedov, including a fake level change that led to a landed uppercut. The writer criticizes Jiri Prochazka for not mixing in wrestling threats or clinch work against Carlos Ulberg, despite Prochazka's size advantage and grappling ability. The analysis argues that even false wrestling entries can trigger automatic defensive reactions that create openings for strikes, citing Petr Yan's 65 takedown attempts in UFC as an example of proper mixing.