Ryan Bader vs Jason Brilz – MMA Preview: UFC 139
When Ryan Bader steps into the octagonal ring against Jason Brilz on November 19, 2011, it would be a career saving match for Bader. He would be fighting against Jason Brilz at the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships) 139.
Their fight would be one of the many fights that would be on the card when UFC 139 event takes place in San Jose, California. For Brilz, this would be another day in his life when he would fight and throw his punches to put his
opponent down, but for Bader, it would be the fight of his life.
28-year old Bader would be looking to win the fight and save his career. For Bader, if he loses, could be curtains in his UFC career. Bader has b been on the losing end in his last two fights. He lost to American mixed martial
arts (MMA) fighter Jon Jones at UFC 126 in February 2011 and then he lost to another American MMA fighter, Tito Ortiz at UFC 132 in July 2011. His fight against Brilz would be a do or die fight where he needs to win to keep his UFC career alive. Bader, nicknamed,
Darth, has won 12 fights and lost 2, while Brilz has won 18 fights, lost 4 and one ended in a draw.
Weighing at 205 lbs (pounds), Jason Brilz would try to win the match in the first round with his wrestling style fighting manoeuvres or with his submission tactics. His early strategy into the fight would be to strike down Bader
the moment he gets a chance. Bader would use his takedown abilities on Brilz at the earliest. Bader has a success rate of 56% with his takedowns as compared to Brilz’s 35%. Bader can use his heavy hands and strong fists to make a sudden impact.
Brilz, nicknamed Hitman, would use his submission tactics as he has a 37% success rate with his submissions while Bader only has a 14% success rate. The height factor will be in favour of Bader for he stands in at 6ft 2in and has
a reach of 74in.
On the other hand, Brilz has a height of 5ft 11in with a reach of 71in. Bader would use his excess reach for his advantage, but he would certainly be fighting with the stress of winning his bout. The pressure of losing the fight
could be a psychological advantage which Brilz would have the moment both step into the ring.
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