In addition to his peerless skills, he also has ice in his veins when it comes to fighting, thanks to his champion mindset and infrangible will.ĭustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal have hailed Yan as a fighter that they look up to. He never wastes any movement in the cage, and is always thinking two steps ahead of his opponents. His attacks are based on a high guard Mexican stance, but he also parries shots, and loads counters almost effortlessly. Yan’s boxing skills inside the octagon are second to none. Although his fighting style is based around the rudimentary fundamentals of boxing, he has induced crisp kick-boxing and domineering grappling abilities into his arsenal. A Master of Sports in boxing, Yan transitioned into MMA almost effortlessly.
In today’s MMA landscape, Petr Yan has emerged as one of the most complete fighters the world has ever seen. Holloway has entered many contests without sparring a single round, something which is unheard in MMA. The overwhelming assault becomes too much to take, leaving opponents breathless. He approaches a fight similar to another fighter on the list Nick Diaz- instead of hitting opponents with everything in the gas tank and closing it out in early rounds, he peppers them with an avalanche of shots and approaches the fight as a five-rounder. Holloway utilizes a wide boxing stance, one of the best in the games. He has an iron chin, and unbreakable will. Holloway embodies the spirit of Hawaii, and comes to fight with everything he has every time he fights. Popular for the welcoming ‘Aloha’ spirit they can switch up and reach out for their warrior spirit within, and never shy away from a fist-fight. Hawaiian fighters are a combination of American swagger and technique, mixed with Mexican fighting spirit and toughness. It is also known for producing some of the most fearsome warriors in the history of this sport. Holloway fights out of Hawaii, a land known for glow pulses of lava, searing heat clashes with water cold enough to freeze, powerful waves that sculpt the shoreline. Holloway is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the game, and self-acclaimed best boxer in MMA. The trilogy fight will determine once and for all the featherweight GOAT, since both fighters are at the top of this conversation.
Silva has been impressing everyone with his boxing proficiency and at 47 yrs old, he still remains a viable threat.Īlthough Volkanovski beat Max Holloway on both occasion when they last fought, there are still some doubts in the minds of many people, who believe that Holloway won both the fights.
Silva is widely regarded as a pioneer of the sport having held the middleweight title for nearly seven years, amassing 10 title defenses, and accumulating numerous records and accolades inside the promotion. One of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, Anderson Silva left the sport in 2020, after losing three fights in a row, and quickly transitioned to boxing. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite boxers from the UFC. Boxing remains one of the most physically tiring aspect in a training regime, and it would be a brick short of a load if fighters neglect that aspect. Regardless of that, one can secure unblemished footwork, and immaculate defense by putting in boxing rounds.Ī good sparring exposure in boxing can also improve a fighter’s cardiovascular abilities, and chin conditioning. Establishing a boxing range might get challenging, but having your fundamentals on fleek can open up opportunities at the right moment that fighters can capitalize on. Much like wrestling, boxing is one of the most important skillsets and base to have in MMA. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Max Holloway (R) punches Calvin Kattar in a featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on Januin Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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