Josiel Silva does not ease into fights he forces them. Against Alexsandr Podlesniy, that approach will run into a fighter who prefers structure, patience, and control over chaos.
Josiel Silva
Last 3 bouts
Lose. Oleg Borisov (TKO)
Win. Murad Kalamov (decision)
Win. Pavel Vitruk (decision)
Aggressive, well-rounded fighter with a focus on pressure and finishing.
Strengths
Finishing ability both on the feet and on the ground
Strong forward pressure
Dangerous in scrambles
Confidence in exchanges
Weaknesses
Can be overly aggressive at times
Defensive gaps when attacking
Cardio can be tested in longer fights
Keys to victory
Push the pace early and impose pressure
Mix striking and grappling to stay unpredictable
Capitalize on openings quickly
Avoid reckless exchanges that expose him defensively
Alexsandr Podlesniy
Last 3 bouts
Lose. Tagir Ulanbekov (decision)
Win. Nikita Mikhaliov (submission)
Fighting style
Technical, control-based fighter with a balanced skill set.
Strengths
Strong fundamentals and discipline
Good positional awareness
Effective control in grappling exchanges
Composed under pressure
Weaknesses
Lower finishing rate
Can be outpaced by aggressive fighters
Limited explosiveness compared to opponents
Keys to victory
Slow the fight down and control the tempo
Use positioning and fundamentals to neutralize Silva’s aggression
Avoid wild exchanges and stay technical
Accumulate points through control and clean work
