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Calum von Moger Makes Statement On Faking Emotions: ‘They Will Be This Entirely Different Person When You’re Not Around’

Calum von Moger Makes Statement On Faking Emotions: ‘They Will Be This Entirely Different Person When You’re Not Around’

Calum von Moger makes statement amid recent troubles.
Calum von Moger entered a rehab facility in June after being released from the hospital following an incident where he jumped from a two-story window. On Tuesday, von Moger made a statement on social media explaining his feelings on people being fake around him following his recent struggles.
Following checking himself into rehab, von Moger’s team made a statement on Instagram sharing an update on his situation. It was regarding his health and feelings on being used for clicks within the media. von Moger seemed to take another angle when sharing his thoughts on people faking emotions.
“It bothers me that people fakes their true emotions. They will be this entirely different person when you’re not around, but the moment you show up they put on a facade and arouse their inner thespian.To express my feelings in the most simplistic terms I can say “I’m sick of fake people. Period.
Sometimes it seems that the louder someone claims sainthood, the bigger the horns they are hiding.Throughout my life, I have seen people play the role of different characters around their peers. At times, they could be the worst of people.People happily wear these metaphorical masks depending on who they are with. “

Calum von Moger: “I Don’t Like Being Fake”
Calum von Moger pleaded guilty to possession of drugs during a recent court appearance. He was stopped in an unregistered vehicle with testosterone, prescription drugs, cannabis oil, and needles in the car. This appearance came when he was still recovering from his injuries.
During this time, von Moger believes that people should not be using his name in a negative way and should not change how they act.
“Instead of embracing their true personality, they change who they are around select people..  It frustrates me when people would rather keep their mask on, instead of taking it off and revealing their true colors.I don’t like being fake. You may not like what I say but you’ll always know where you stand with me.”

Calum von Moger has been an inspiration to many who have been following his story. He continues to write his next chapter and looks as though he is working to get better.
“If my actions tell you that I like you then I’m not acting. I’m a genuine person. It hasn’t always been that way but people learn and they grow.I don’t understand being nice to someone’s face and then shit talking them behind their back. I don’t understand not being upfront and forthcoming about your feelings of others.”
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INBA Danny Ghiglieri Shares 16-Week Natural Bodybuilding Contest Prep Transformation

INBA Danny Ghiglieri Shares 16-Week Natural Bodybuilding Contest Prep Transformation

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INBA athlete Danny Ghiglieri shares a 16-week natural bodybuilding transformation from day one of contest prep to show day. 
Before natural bodybuilding shows, competitors undergo a contest prep, cutting calories to get as lean as possible. But, of course, every competitor’s training, diet, and contest prep look different. International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) athlete Danny Ghiglieri shared what it looks like to go from day one of contest prep to the day of a show 16 weeks out. 
Danny Ghiglieri recently received his PNBA pro card after performing well in his natural bodybuilding debut show. At Ghiglieri’s INBA PNBA debut, he received second place in Amateur Novice Physique and second place in Amateur Open Physique. On Instagram, he compared a side-by-side photo of how he looked on day one of contest prep and show day 16 weeks later. Ghiglieri stated:
“My 16 week transformation in Natural Bodybuilding; Day 1 of prep — > Show Day. To boot, check out my 1 day transformation in not-so-natural tanning lol”
See Danny Ghiglieri’s full 16-week contest prep photos on Instagram below. 

Contest Prep
Contest prepping is imperative for natural bodybuilders who want to outshine their competitor’s on show day. It’s a short cycle before a show when athletes will diet hard and cut weight to be as lean as possible for the competition their preparing for. Some bodybuilders will start their contest prep sooner or later than others. For example, Danny Ghiglieri started his prep 16 weeks out, while others may wait until 12 before a show. 
And many athletes will follow a similar approach in terms of being in a caloric deficit and following a strict diet while prepping for shows, although each contender’s routine varies. For example, Kayla Rowling was eating five egg whites, five asparagus spears, and a handful of mushrooms for breakfast to prepare for the Worlds Championships in Florence, Italy, on June 25, 2022. 
One thing a few natural bodybuilders have described during contest prep is the intensity and potential health consequences that follow. For instance, Amanda Martin said it leads to irritability, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. And Ben Howard detailed his sleep disturbance after following a strict diet to prep his physique for the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) lightweight division.
Natural Bodybuilding 
Natural bodybuilding has many different federations, but the INBA PNBA is the largest federation and the only one to abide by the strictest drug testing standards–the World Anti Doping-Agency (WADA). Having WADA metrics ensures athletes’ safety–for those who obey the guidelines–and makes competition just for bodybuilders. Those who don’t are stripped of their title and prize money. Plus, they’re ridiculed in the Hall of Shame. Many natural bodybuilders in the INBA PNBA joined because of the fair and strict drug testing guidelines. 
For example, PNBA Hall of Famer Chad Martin began competing in bodybuilding in 1999, but he quickly caught onto the fact that guys were starting to dope, giving them an unfair advantage. That’s when he did some research and found the INBA PNBA. 
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Iain Valliere Defends Hadi Choopan On Synthol News, Alleged Hany Rambod Texts Emerge: “Don’t Inject The Shoulders”

Iain Valliere Defends Hadi Choopan On Synthol News, Alleged Hany Rambod Texts Emerge: “Don’t Inject The Shoulders”

Iain Valliere commented on a recent Instagram post to defend fellow bodybuilder Hadi Choopan.
On Friday, pro bodybuilder Hadi Choopan’s former manager, Hadi Parsafar, claimed that Choopan has injected his muscles with synthol over the course of his career. Parsafar described Choopan as the “Synthol People’s Champion.” Now it seems like fellow pro bodybuilders are reacting to the claims. In a recent comment, Iain Valliere seems to be defending Choopan amid the synthol rumors.
Parsafar, and his brother Mahdi, made statements on Friday regarding this topic. Choopan and the Parsafar brothers parted ways when they were fired by the bodybuilder.  Bi’s and Tri’s Instagram shared a post explaining the incident and a comment from Valliere can be found defending Choopan.
“Lol like all everyone’s favourite 90’s bodybuilders weren’t filled to the absolute gills with esisclene, nolitol and SEO’s. This is bodybuilding, literally nothing about it is natural, and even lots of guys who aren’t obviously using it, still likely are.”

Iain Valliere has not earned his qualification to the 2022 Olympia just yet but is preparing to take the stage at the Vancouver Pro on July 17. He finished seventh in October at the biggest competition of the year. Valliere continues to explain in his comment how bodybuilding is a visual sport and Hadi Choopan is one of the best there is.
“This is a visual sport, there’s no bonus points for how hard you work or how you attain the look. Hadi is clearly one of the top bodybuilders on the planet, and one of the most popular. An ex manager trying to ruin his good name with this nonsense is petty and pathetic.”
Hadi Choopan has been a threat to the Olympia title since 2019, when he earned third place. He finished with the bronze once again last year, despite some believing he arrived with the best conditioning. There were many who believed that Choopan should have been crowned champion and he will work for that goal once again this year.

Hany Rambod Allegedly Tried To Stop Synthol Use
Hadi Parsafar also shared alleged messages between Choopan and Hany Rambod showing the coach asking to stop injecting the bodybuilder with this substance. Rambod has been quite instrumental in Choopan’s career as of late as his training coach – which coincide with his latest string of high placing Mr. Olympia showings.
“Team, Please tell Hadi to stop injecting his shoulders!
His right shoulder looks very swollen and bad.
The judges will mark him down!,” Hany Rambod wrote.
Rambod continues to ask to stop injections because the look will force the judges to deduct points. This comes after a response, which looks like an audio message.
“I have said this so many times. Don’t inject the shoulders.”

This story is still developing and will be updated as more information becomes available. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

2022 Empro Classic Pro Spain Results

2022 Empro Classic Pro Spain Results

Fabian Mayr wins Classic Physique at the 2022 Empro Classic Pro Spain!
The bodybuilding season continued over the weekend with the 2022 Empro Classic Pro Spain. This was another chance for competitors from six divisions to earn qualification to the 2022 Olympia. In the end, Fabian Mayr highlighted the show with a victory in Classic Physique.
This was a show that did not include a Men’s Open division but there were plenty of other elite competitors on stage from all around the sport. Mayr outshined the others in Classic Physique while Ayat Baghri was victorious in Men’s 212. On the women’s side, Ivanna Escandar won Bikini while Lena Ramstiner took home hold in Figure.
The full results from the show have been announced. Below, checkout a full breakdown of the event along with official score cards!
2022 Empro Classic Pro Spain: All Division Winners

Classic Physique: Fabian Mayr
Men’s 212: Ayat Baghri
Men’s Physique: Ali Balil
Bikini: Ivanna Escandar
Figure: Lena Ramstiner
Wellness: Synara Santana

2022 Empro Classic Pro Spain Breakdown 
Classic Physique

First Place – Fabian Mayr
Second Place – Marco Ruz
Third Place – Mehmet Emin Baydilli
Fourth Place – Julian Castano
Fifth Place – Siem Goossens
Sixth Place – Jhon Duque

Men’s 212

First Place – Ayat Baghri
Second Place – Daniel Sticco
Third Place – Steve Benthin
Fourth Place – Pasquale D’Angelo
Fifth Place – Marco Cardona
Sixth Place – Michael Shneider

Men’s Physique

First Place – Ali Balil
Second Place – Furkan Er
Third Place – Youcef Joudi
Fourth Place – Burak King
Fifth Place – Leonardo Vecchiato
Sixth Place – Ali Jaffar

Bikini

First Place – Ivanna Escandar
Second Place – Kristina Brunauer
Third Place – Stine Hansen
Fourth Place – Eszter Oczella
Fifth Place – Anna Setlak
Sixth Place – Solidea Bellia

Figure

First Place – Lena Ramstiner
Second Place – Adela Ondrejovicova
Third Place – Manon Dutilly
Fourth Place – Rejoice Godwin
Fifth Place – Nadine Claudia Huber
Sixth Place – Bahar Ayra

Wellness

First Place – Synara Santana
Second Place – Leonida Ciobu
Third Place – Nerilde Garcia Strey
Fourth Place – Catarina de Souza
Fifth Place – Lisa Meinswinkel
Sixth Place – Jessica Basso

2022 Empro Classic Pro Spain Official Score Cards
Coming soon!
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Empro Classic Pro Spain 2022. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!

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Iranian Hulk vs. Kazakh Titan Boxing Match Announced: All You Need To Know

Iranian Hulk vs. Kazakh Titan Boxing Match Announced: All You Need To Know

Iranian Hulk will make his debut in the ring against Kazakh Titan.
It has been two months since the fight between Iranian Hulk and Martyn Ford fell through. Now, Sajad Gharibi will make his debut in the ring against Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich later this month.
Iranian Hulk and Bakhytovich, known as Kazakh Titan, have been going back and forth on social media in recent weeks. Now, the two will be able to step in the ring on July 31 at the P7 Arena in the Media One Hotel in Dubai.
Gharibi was originally slated to settle his differences with Ford in the ring before it was called off. There was concern coming from Ford’s camp about Iranian Hulk’s mental health following an interview that surfaced showing Gharibi emotionally discussing his family. They were allegedly disappointed following a stare down between the two men.
Iranian Hulk has been back in the gym training for a fight and will now prepare for another personal bout with Kazakh Titan.

Iranian Hulk vs. Kazakh Titan Background
Iranian Hulk has been unable to get in the ring to this point but has had plenty of chances. Prior to signing his deal to take on Ford, Gharibi was initially going to make his debut in 2020 with Bare Knuckle FC. 
At 6-foot-2, weighing over 175kg, Iranian Hulk has built a massive following on social media because of his unique physique. During his prep, Gharibi has shown off some insane methods to build strength in the different ways. This has allowed him to lose over 30 pounds, adding both a bit of speed and agility. 
Like Iranian Hulk, Kazakh Titan is also a bodybuilder who has made his mark as an influencer. He is a champion in his home country, along with making many appearances on television. 
Kazakh Titan may stand just 5-foot-7 but he weighs 115kg and is incredibly strong. He is able to bench press 150kg while deadlifting almost three times his bodyweight. Despite not competing in the ring, Kazakh Titan claims that he is an MMA master and has been waiting to make his debut. He has been calling out Iranian Hulk for quite some time now and the two seem prepared to do battle.
When a fight is made personal like this one, there is always some extra motivation for each side. The fact that each fighter will be making his debut is another element that can make this a must-see event.
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Best Ab Exercises You’re Not Doing

Best Ab Exercises You’re Not Doing

The Most Underrated Ab Exercises You Should Be Doing
Abs are the unsexiest thing ever, said no one ever. Go around and ask people around you if they want abs. Most people will answer in a yes if they’re being honest. Over the years, a ripped set of abs has become the symbol of fitness.
Abs are one of the most desired muscles, and yet only a few people have the classic dashboard abs. Adding a few ab exercises to your arsenal can take your abdominal gains to the next level.
Reverse Crunches
Reverse crunches are the opposite of the orthodox crunches. The reverse crunches work the lower abs and can help you shed the lower belly fat and tone up the muscles. Lie down on an exercise mat with your torso facing the roof.
Place your hands under your hips and place your feet flat on the floor by bending your legs at the knees. Breathe in, lift your legs off the floor and bring your knees to your chest. Return to the starting position while exhaling and contracting your abdomen.
Landmine Twists
The obliques are one of the most overlooked muscles when it comes to ab training. The obliques are the fish gill-like muscles on the side of your abs. A set of abs can’t be deemed complete without a pair of chiseled obliques.
Place one end of a barbell in a corner so that it doesn’t move as you perform the exercise. Grab the other end with both your hands and hold it in front of your chest. While keeping your elbows locked in a position, twist your torso to your right side without turning your lower body. Return to the starting position and repeat on your left side.
Ab Wheel
Ab wheel is one of the most insane ab exercises and will set your abdomen on fire. The key to having a six pack is to have a strong core and the ab wheel can help you achieve a rock-solid midriff.
Get in position by kneeling down on the floor and holding the ab wheel with both your hands. Bend over and place the wheel on the floor so your arms are perpendicular to the floor. While keeping your core tight, roll the wheel forward until your arms and torso are fully stretched out. Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended reps.
Decline Bench Crunches
Most people treat their ab training like accessory work and thrown in a few sets of crunches at the end of their workouts. If you want a shredded abdomen, you’ll have to prioritize ab training and add new exercises to your arsenal.
Decline bench crunches can prove brutal for your upper abs and can help unwrap the abs from underneath the fat. Sit on a decline bench, take a deep breath and go down until your back touches the bench. Return to the starting position while breathing out and repeat for the recommended reps.
TRX Knee Tucks
If you haven’t tried the TRX knee tucks, you are leaving a lot of ab gains on the table. The TRX helps in improving core stability, strength, and conditioning. We should also acknowledge the fact using the TRX looks completely badass.
Get into a planking position on the floor and place your feet inside the TRX loops. Get the help of a spotter if you’re a beginner. Your body should be in a straight line at the starting position. While keeping your core tight, bring your knees to your chest. Return to the starting position while breathing out and contracting your abs.
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Larry Wheels Hints at Competing in Classic Physique Division

Larry Wheels Hints at Competing in Classic Physique Division

Larry Wheels to compete in the Classic Physique division?
Strength athlete Larry Wheels recently hinted at competing in the Classic Physique division. Having competed in the Open division prior, it appears that the popular powerlifter and bodybuilder is looking not only to return to the posing stage, but in a different division to boot.
Always known for challenging himself and breaking personal records, Larry Wheels is always experimenting with competing in different strength sports. With a pretty well developed physique it was natural for Larry to try his hand at bodybuilding. His foray into bodybuilding saw him competing in the Men’s Open division. While he put in a decent showing, it was quite clear that he lacked the kind of size to put the division on notice.
Larry Wheels is heavily muscled compared to the average athlete. That said, he doesn’t have nearly enough size to be truly competitive in the Open division. But while he may not be a mass monster, Larry is discovering more and more that his frame fits another category rather smoothly.
A Big Move
The Classic Physique division appears to be an ideal category for Larry Wheels. It possesses athletes that are well muscled, but nowhere near the hulking beasts in the Open division. Larry has the kind of frame that would fit nicely.
In a recent post to Instagram Larry Wheels admitted that he’s flirting with the idea of competing in the Classic Physique division.

I would like to try classic bodybuilding poses. I think my physique suits that division much better then open bodybuilding poses.

Larry Wheels is looking pretty impressive currently. If he did decide to try his hand in the Classic Physique division, all signs point to him doing pretty well. While he may still have to shore up certain parts of his physique, Larry has the musculature to make some waves.
Do you think Larry Wheels would be competitive in the Classic Physique division?
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Secrets To Getting Shredded Like A True American!

Secrets To Getting Shredded Like A True American!

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Forget the gurus. Here’s tips from a jacked all American war vet.
Weight loss can be a tricky thing to manage. For bodybuilders who are more concerned with building muscle than anything else, fat loss is a bit less of an issue. But nevertheless, if you want to show off all you muscle and hard work then eventually you’ll have to drop your body fat percentage a bit. When it comes to losing fat, most people scour the internet looking for experts and gurus that can help in their mission to rid themselves of their pesky love handles.
Truth be told, sometimes you don’t want to deal with the hassle of reading a 20 page breakdown about what you should or should not eat, how you should be hitting the weights, what percentages of carbs, fats, and proteins your should consume. Sometimes you need a straight forward approach that will get you the info you seek ASAP.
Well, it seems like Derek Weida has the same idea about reaching your weight loss goals. Weida, a veteran of the United States Army, was wounded during service and lost his leg as a result of his injuries. Despite all that, the man is still a total bad ass that’s taken his loss and used it to fuel his motivation to become the best version of himself he could possibly be. Derek doesn’t have any use for excuses and neither should you. He’s an American hero and is proud to flaunt that fact, and why the hell not? The man is an inspiration and he’s looking to be the same for others looking to improve themselves.
Sometimes some good old bro-science can be the key to all your weight loss troubles. The best part? He hasn’t lost any of his sense of humor either. Sometimes bodybuilding can get so serious – but take a listen to Mr. Weida’s over-the-top red, white, and blue advice to reap the benefits of some straight forward knowledge.
All joking aside – those last moments of the video show Derek’s true colors. It’s all about finding ways to stay consistent and better yourself. It’s not about today – it’s about the tomorrow you want. Derek might crack jokes and be blunt – but maybe taking the seriousness out of dieting and lifting can help other people get more comfortable and confident about leading a fitter lifestyle.
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2022 Orlando Pro Championships Results

2022 Orlando Pro Championships Results

Hassan Mostafa wins the 2022 Orlando Pro Championship!
The 2022 Orlando Pro Championships took place on Saturday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. It was a competition highlighted by the Men’s Open division with some of the top competitors in the world. In the end, Hassan Mostafa took home gold with a victory on stage.
Heading into the event, eyes were on Mostafa coming off his victory at the Puerto Rico Pro. Mostafa has made improvements to his physique, bringing a shredded and more conditioned physique to the stage. He earned a spot in the Olympia last year by totaling enough qualification points but was able to win a show to earn his spot this time around.
Maxx Charles has been busy this season, competing seven times this season. This includes third-place finished at the New York Pro and Indy Pro. Andrea Presti also came into Orlando looking to make a mark on the competition.
The full results from the show have been announced! Below, checkout the full breakdown of the Men’s Open division, along with an official score card from the event.
2022 Orlando Pro Championship Breakdown
Men’s Open

First Place – Hassan Mostafa
Second Place – Andrea Presti
Third Place – Phil Clahar
Fourth Place – Maxx Charles
Fifth Place – Tonio Burton
Sixth Place – Jonas Giatras
Seventh Place – Rasheed Oldacre
Eighth Place – Matt Kouba
Ninth Place – Martin Hernandez
Tenth Place – Jason Lowe

2022 Orlando Pro Championship Official Score Card

Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Orlando Pro Championships 2022. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!

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UFC 276 Results: Adesanya vs Cannonier, Volkanovski vs Holloway 3

UFC 276 Results: Adesanya vs Cannonier, Volkanovski vs Holloway 3

*Results below
UFC 276 features some of the best fights this year.
There’s no doubt about it. If you are a fight fan then you will want to be tuning into UFC 276 featuring middleweight champion Israel Adesanya versus Jared Cannonier, and the third meeting between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway for the featherweight title. Both matches will likely be intense, stand up battles between some of the best strikers in the world.
How do these great fighters match up? Let’s dig a little bit deeper to find out.
Israel Adesanya vs Jared Cannonier
Israel Adesanya
At this point of his career, Israel Adesanya is trying to cement his legacy as one of the greatest middleweights of all time. While he may be quick to deny this fact, Adesanya has gone on a legendary streak inside the UFC. If he hopes to remain the champion, he’ll have to bring his best against the hard-hitting Jared Cannonier.
Israel Adesanya should aim to use feints early and often. While this has always been a staple to his game, dealing with a powerhouse like Cannonier means dealing with one shot knockout power in every strike. While many didn’t like his approach against Yoel Romero, Adesanya would be smart to replicate the performance. He should aim to throw noncommittal offense to see what Cannonier will want to do. As he begins to draw out cannoneers attack, Adesanya will have a better opportunity to counter.
Jared Cannonier
On the other side of the equation, pressure, pressure, pressure should be the name of the game for Jared Cannonier. Israel Adesanya is adept at dealing with pressure fighters, but nonetheless it’s Cannonier’s best opportunity to win.
Jared Cannonier will want to avoid a cerebral striking match with Adesanya. If he tries to strike from distance and gives out Adesanya enough time to figure out a game plan, Cannonier could find himself way behind in the five-round affair. Cannonier should aim to enter the pocket as quickly as possible, utilizing jabs and feints, while also remaining defensively responsible. Once he does get inside the pocket, he should aim to damage Adesanya’s legs powerful and consistent leg kicks. If he can do this and slow Adesanya down, Cannonier can then utilize his big power while at mid-range.

Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway 3
Alexander Volkanovski
Having defeated Max Holloway twice already Alexander Volkanovski could easily come into this fight with a chip on his shoulder. Fortunately for the featherweight champion, that won’t be the case, as Volkanovski is a consummate professional. His first two bouts with Holloway showed that not only can Volkanovski match the former champion’s pace, but switch gears when necessary.
Like always, Alexander Volkanovski should rely on his fakes and feints, much like his stablemate Israel Adesanya. What he should also add to the game is more front kicks. While he had a bunch of success in the first two fights with leg kicks, he’ll need a new wrinkle to add to his game. Front kicks will allow him to have an extra weapon to attack up the center line. This can either keep Holloway at bay or mask when Volkanovski chooses to throw his leg kicks or body kicks. Volkanovski should constantly break his center line and avoid moving straight in to avoid Holloway’s jab, knee, or rear uppercut-lead hook combination.
Max Holloway
Having lost the first two battles with Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway is going to need to bring something new to the table. While he was a dominant champion during his reign, Holloway usually has one approach to his fights. That is to throw a high volume of strikes many of which are set up by his hands. In his bouts, fence dropping the second fight against Volkanovski, Holloway has shown even more improved skills and an ability to switch up the game plan when needed.
McQueen strategy for Holloway, which worked for him well in the first bout, is attacking the head and then going down to the body. You should also look to start combinations off with his front kick or his inside leg kick. He can use these strikes as throwaways to gauge distance and to eventually drop his heavier shots with his hands. As always, his jab is going to be paramount to his success. He also needs to check leg kicks, and this cannot be stressed enough. He allowed Volkanovski to get off too many flush leg kicks, which eventually hampered Holloway’s movement. Fighting at longer range, just outside kicking range and baiting Volkanovski into counter shots should be Holloway’s main strategy to obtain victory.
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Who do you think wins at UFC 276, Israel Adesanya or Jared Cannonier, Alexander Volkanovski or Max Holloway?
Results
Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway
Alexander Volkanovski defeats Max Holloway by unanimous decision.
Israel Adesanya vs Jared Cannonier
TBA
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