1 2 … 3 MMAjunkie Radio co-host and MMAjunkie contributor Dan Tom breaks down UFC 231’s top bouts, and today, we look at the main event. UFC 231 takes place Saturday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. * * * * * Max Holloway (19-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) Gallery Photos: Best of Max Holloway view 111 images Staple info: Height: 5’11” Age: 27 Weight: 145 lbs. Reach: 69″ Last fight: TKO win over Jose Aldo (Dec. 2, 2017) Camp: Hawaii Elite MMA (Hawaii) Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/kickboxing Risk management: Excellent Supplemental info: + UFC featherweight champion + Regional MMA titles + Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt + 9 KO victories + 2 submission wins + 3 first-round finishes + Building pace and pressure + Superb feints and footwork ^ Attacks off angles/manages distance well + Excellent variety of shot selection + Improved wrestling ability ^ 83 percent takedown defense rate + Deceptively counters clinches/grappling ^ Strikes well off of the breaks + Underrated ground game ^ Slick submissions in transition Brian Ortega (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) Gallery Photos: Best of Brian Ortega view 22 images Staple info: Height: 5’8″ Age: 27 Weight: 145 lbs.
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