NIKOLA JOKSOVIC VS LUCIANO PALHANO
NIKOLA JOKSOVIC
LUCIANO PALHANO
ELITE GYM ANALYSIS
UNDEFEATED CHAMP
Joksovic is one of the best fighters in the Balkans. He holds the FNC title and has beaten quality competition. He is a technical striker with good takedown defense and well-rounded skills.
DANGEROUS VETERAN
Palhano is a seasoned veteran with a dangerous ground game (BJJ Black Belt). However, at 39, he is significantly slower than Joksovic. He needs to get this to the mat to have a chance.
TECHNICAL WAR ROOM
NIKOLA JOKSOVIC
TACTICAL BREAKDOWNFIGHTER PEDIGREE
AGENT INTEL / SPECIAL
THE MATADOR: Joksovic will likely pick Palhano apart from the outside. He won't rush in and get caught in a submission. Expect a methodical breakdown.
LUCIANO PALHANO
TACTICAL BREAKDOWNFIGHTER PEDIGREE
AGENT INTEL / SPECIAL
ONE TRICK PONY: Palhano's path to victory is narrow: clinch, takedown, submit. If he can't get it down, he will be a punching bag.
AI PREDICTION
Method: KO/TKO (ROUND 2)
Joksovic is younger, undefeated, and fighting at home. Palhano is a great test but he's past his prime. Joksovic defends the takedowns and finishes him on the feet.
FIGHT GENEALOGY
JOKSOVIC HISTORY
| OPPONENT | RESULT | METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| M. Grabinski | WIN | DEC |
| S. Khestanov | WIN | SUB |
PALHANO HISTORY
| OPPONENT | RESULT | METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| Opponent X | LOSS | KO |
| Opponent Y | WIN | SUB |