- Carries massive power and strength for his frame.
- Can use strength in the clinch extremely effectively to create space, and is an expert at using that space to land shots from all angles.
- Can create pressure at a very high level, and push a massive pace for 3 rounds. Can maintain pace between grappling, clinch and striking (he can push the pace wherever he wants).
- Understands how to utilize leg kicks, and strikes at a range to open up the striking game very quickly. The power from his leg kicks forces opponents to react after even just 1-2 quick kicks.
- Ground and pound is very effective, prefers to sacrifice position on the ground for the opportunity to load up and take huge shots. Absolutely can and will knock you out with G&P
- Low center of gravity and raw strength makes him difficult to take down
- Extremely fast. Can go from 0-10 in a blink.
- Chain wrestles effectively. If the single leg isn’t working, he will change to another takedown very quickly.
- He doesn’t just put his weight on you up against the cage he is DRIVING.
What are your thoughts? He’s still a relatively “new” fighter to us as he’s only been in the UFC since 2017, but I think he has a really interesting style and has potential to be a champ for a long time.
