Holloway masterfully disguised his pivots and movement around Gaethje by coercing his high guard and keeping him occupied with offense. Aldo did a similar thing but with sharper pivots.
This strategy is probably more reliable against such a thunderous kicker as Gaethje, staying a little more bouncy and out of range so avoid his leg kicking.
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