10 UFC Fights To Watch In July
5. Darren Elkins Vs. Ryan Hall - UFC Fight Night 155
This is a really intriguing fight, especially for fans of grappling. Darren Elkins and Ryan Hall are both specialists in their particular areas, with Elkins representing wrestling, while Hall is a highly regarded jiu-jitsu black belt.
Elkins has already made a decent career for himself inside the Octagon, beating the likes of Michael Johnson, Mirsad Bektic and Dennis Bermudez. If anything, his ability to wrestle and overall toughness has pushed him way further than many expected him to go.
That being said, his ability to grapple won't really help him against Hall. Known for his leg lock game and overall submission threat, the Ultimate Fighter 22 contestant will either welcome the wrestling exchanges with Elkins or have to find a way to get the fight to the floor himself. It'll be interesting to see which of these grapplers will be able to implement their plan, without succumbing to their opponent's game.