Blachowicz and Teixeira are both very well-rounded fighters, with plenty of wins by both KO and submission to their names. They are also both good at forming and executing gameplans mid-match. While Jan is slightly younger and longer, this still looks to be a very technical and fascinating chess match. Jan Blachowicz (28-8): The reigning UFC light heavyweight champ has been on a tear, winning his last 5 fights, all of them against truly elite-level talent. With an extremely well-rounded game and a solid mindset, Blachowicz is starting to look like a household name in the making for the UFC. Look for him to leverage his range advantage and attempt to bait and catch Teixeira reaching, and kicking to the body early to sap his opponent’s strength. Glover Teixeira (32-7): The perennial challenger of the light heavyweight division and well used to being an underdog, Teixeira is a very well-rounded and smart fighter with solid striking and takedowns complimented by a shrewd and cunning ring intelligence. It will be very interesting to see him clash with someone who is almost his foil. While they have similar toolsets and styles, Blachowicz is very ‘new school’ MMA: Don’t get hit, don’t give them a chance, pick your shots. Teixeira, on the other hand, is very ‘old school’ MMA: Force the issue, don’t back down, win exchanges and control the pace through aggression. Look for him to use his dynamic offense to try and press his way inside on his longer opponent and trick him into fighting a rigged game on the inside. Prediction: Blachowicz by UD. I think Blachowicz’s more defensively-oriented style is going to pay dividends here and let him control and corral the offensively-minded Teixeira. And if Glover does manage to force a fight, Blachowicz has plenty of power and skill to match him there, too. Glover is wily and crafty, so there is definitely more than a puncher’s chance in his favor, but I still give the edge to Blachowicz just because he has more ways to win. HOW TO WATCH: Live on ESPN+ on October 30th at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT.