1 2 … 3 MMA Junkie Radio co-host and MMAjunkie contributor Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the co-=main event for UFC 236. UFC 236 takes place Saturday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass. Kelvin Gastelum (16-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) Staple info: Height: 5’9″ Age: 27 Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: 71″ Last fight: Decision win over Jacare Souza (May 12, 2018) Camp: Kings MMA (California) Stance/striking style: Southpaw/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + “TUF 17” winner + 10th Planet jiu-jitsu purple belt + Wrestling base + 8 KO victories + 4 submission wins + 6 first-round finishes + KO power ^ Dropped or stopped 7 of last 8 opponents + High-pressure approach ^ Good volume and combinations + Improved boxing ^ Accurate hooks and crosses + Hard left body kick + Strong inside the clinch ^ Solid wrestling and scrambles + Strong from front-headlock ^ Always looks for back Israel Adesanya (15-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) Staple info: Height: 6’4″ Age: 29 Weight: 185 lbs
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UFC 236 breakdown: Could Kelvin Gastelum be Israel Adesanya’s stylistic kryptonite? – MMA Junkie