Both fighters like to establish their leg kicks early, and they’re methodical starters, so the first round might feature an extensive feeling-out process. What to Look For in the Fight: Adesanya often starts fights searching for his opponent’s looks and tells before getting into his own groove. UFC 276 COUNTDOWN: Adesanya vs Cannonier | Volkanovski vs Holloway 3 | Munhoz vs O'Malley | Full Episode When he is moving backward and countering, that’s usually when hooks and combinations come, and Cannonier does well to pivot and keep his back away from the fence. His jab and cross are both powerful, and he will also throw a right high kick, as well. When he presses forward, Cannonier likes to pick his shots mostly one at a time. He works mostly off low leg kicks, and he’ll switch his stance in order to get to the outside of his opponent’s lead leg if necessary. What It Means: “Tha Killa Gorilla” is a patient, powerful fighter with the utmost confidence in that fight-ending power carrying deep into fights. Key Stats: 0.92 knockdowns per 15 minutes (6th), 4 KO/TKO wins (tied 4th), 58.5% significant strike defense (10th) Once he gets free, he likes to immediately put pressure on his opponent. Adesanya’s defensive grappling is stern, and he shows good technique when forced to sprawl or disengage along the fence. On the front foot, Adesanya is constantly switching stances and feinting to overload his opponent’s defense. If an opponent brings the fight, it allows him to flex his slick head movement and footwork that opens up his counter strikes. He establishes his long jabs and leg kicks early to find a rhythm and range before opening up a little more – he particularly likes throwing a question-mark kick after a low kick. Almost every strike contains layers rich with feints, setups and traps, but to start the fight, “The Last Stylebender” focuses on establishing the basics. What It Means: Adesanya is a masterful striker. Key Stats: 12 knockdowns landed (tied 2nd all-time among MW), 64.5% significant strike defense (6th all-time among MW), 0.97 knockdowns per 15 minutes (5th)
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