T.J. Dillashaw criticizes Magomed Ankalaev's fighting style after recent win

T.J. Dillashaw expressed his dissatisfaction with Magomed Ankalaev's performance following Ankalaev's victory over Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi. Dillashaw described Ankalaev as a 'point fighter' and found the fight unexciting. He noted that Ankalaev's style relies on picking shots, which can make it difficult for opponents who fight at a distance. Dillashaw referenced the rematch between Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, where Pereira successfully finished Ankalaev after employing a more aggressive approach. This discussion took place on the JAXXON PODCAST as analysts debated the effectiveness of different fighting strategies.

• 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — T.J. Dillashaw: 'Point fighter' Magomed Ankalaev is 'just so boring'