I’ll offer a controversial take: I like watching Evloev’s fights against high-level opponents like Aljamain Sterling and Arnold Allen. He has such a deep bag of transitional techniques both to finish takedowns and maintain top control when actually challenged — it’s impressive to watch! On the feet, Evloev has a nice jab, but often prefers to swing wide and shoot. It’s no secret what Evloev wants to do here. He’s a grinder, a nonstop takedown artist who smothers his opposition. He’s not a finisher at UFC’s level, but Evloev isn’t just a lay-and-pray fighter, either. He’s active, always chipping away at his opponents and making their lives miserable. Like Allen, Murphy is the kind of range sniper that can make starting that wrestling cycle difficult. Evloev will have to work for his entries, perhaps by extending his combinations or really ramping up the aggression. Another great strategy for Evloev would be to blast kicks and wait for the return. If Murphy kicks back or even just catches Evloev’s kick, that’s the start of a wrestling exchange.