Johns vs dos Santos Analysis and Prediction

Miles Johns (11-1) vs Anderson dos Santos (21-8)

Bantamweight (135)

Miles Johns

Johns is a wrestle-boxer with a solid jab that lacks a ‘wow’ factor. Unless he can put together a string of victories, his style doesn’t play into a highlight reel style hype. Sure, the uppercut KO over Natividad was a beauty, but it seems to be more of a once in a blue moon shot that landed cleanly. Johns uses his lead hand well, parrying incoming damage, yet that means his jab isn’t thrown with the volume necessary to dictate rounds on the feet. Securing regular takedowns has also been an issue, evidenced by his 31% takedown average.

Anderson dos Santos

Dos Santos is a bang average fighter but that doesn’t mean he isn’t fun to watch. Flying out the blocks early, the Brazilian aims to break opponents with pressure. Flurries of strikes in the pocket and wishful submissions combine to drown opponents. Periods of inactivity are interrupted with huge overhand blitzes before clinching opponents against the cage. The formula is simple but it’s a decent style that gatekeeps the poorer prospects.

Predicted Result: Johns Decision

Dos Santos is a bang average fighter but that doesn’t mean he isn’t fun to watch. Flying out the blocks early, the Brazilian aims to break opponents with pressure. Periods of inactivity are interrupted with huge overhand blitzes before clinching opponents against the cage. Johns is a wrestle-boxer with a solid jab that lacks a ‘wow’ factor. While the uppercut KO over Natividad was a beauty, Johns more often fights behind his jab after failing to kickstart his wrestling.

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