MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC on ESPN+ 39.
UFC on ESPN+ 39 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event streams on ESPN+.
Uriah Hall (15-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC)
Staple info:
- Height: 6’0″ Age: 36 Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: 79.5″
- Last fight: Decision win over Antonia Carlos Jr.(Sept. 14, 2019)
- Camp: Fortis MMA (Texas)
- Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing
- Risk management: Good
Supplemental info:
+ TUF 17 Finalist
+ 2x Ring of Combat Champion
+ Tiger Schulmann black belt (2nd degree)
+ Regional Muay Thai Titles
+ Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt
+ 11 KO victories
+ 1 Submission win
+ 6 first round finishes
+ KO Power
+ Fast hands and feet
^ Counters and reads well
+ Dynamic kicking arsenal
^ Accurate/deadly spinning attacks
+ Underrated Grappling ability
^ Strong defensive instincts
+/- 2-2 against UFC-level southpaws
Anderson Silva (34-10 MMA, 17-6 UFC)
Staple info:
- Height: 6’2″ Age: 45 Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: 77″
- Last fight: TKO loss to Jared Cannonier(May 11, 2019)
- Camp: Spider Team )Brazil)
- Stance/striking style: Southpaw/muay Thai
- Risk management: Good
Supplemental info:
+ Former UFC middleweight champion
+ Regional MMA titles
+ Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
+ 22 KO victories
+ 4 submission wins
+ 18 first-round finishes
+ KO Power
+ Superb offensive and defensive instinct
^ Deceptive setups and counter strikes
+ Precise striker
^ Intercepts and anticipates
+/-Heavily reliant on head movement
+ Strong clinch/Thai clinch
^ Deadly knees/solid base
+ Good guard retentions and triangle chokes
+/- Lost 6 of last 8 fights
