MMA: Is there a weakness in Eddie Alvarez’s game that Folayang can exploit?

Eddie Alvarez’s strength is somewhat also his weakness, and that's what Eduard Folayang plans to attack when they clash in the semifinals of the ONE: Lightweight Grand Prix on Friday.

Alvarez, who has won titles in the UFC and Bellator, has become a fan favorite because of his brawling style. But he had lost 3 of his last 5 fights against high-level strikers.

This had Folayang camp thinking.

“I think one of the things that I saw is, halos karamihan ng mga talo ni Eddie Alvarez is more on sa mga high-level strikers, so tine-take into consideration ko 'yun talaga,” said Folayang in an interview posted on ABS-CBN Sports.

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Alvarez’s most recent loss was against heavy-handed Russian Timofey Nastyukhin, who ruined the American’s ONE debut.

But adjustments will be made during the fight, said Folayang, as Alvarez could take a different approach this time. This includes the possibility of taking the fight to the ground where Alvarez, who is essentially a wrestler, holds the advantage.

“Kasi gusto niyang manalo, ako ganoon din, so I need to read kung ano 'yung magiging approach sa laban,” said Folayang.

“Sa ground game niya, magaling din siya. He has proved himself time and time again na talagang may submission and knockout wins din siya, so all-around din well-rounded din siya.”