MMA Junkie Radio co-host and MMA Junkie contributor Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC on ESPN+ 11.

UFC on ESPN+ 11 takes place Saturday at Ericcson Globe in Stockholm. The event streams on ESPN+.

Alexander Gustafsson (18-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC)

Staple info:

Height: 6’5″ Age: 32 Weight: 205 lbs. Reach: 79″

Last fight: Knockout loss to Jon Jones (Dec. 29, 2018)

Camp: Allstars Training Center (Sweeden)

Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing

Risk management: Good

Supplemental info:

+ Amateur boxing experience

+ 11 KO victories

+ 3 submission wins

+ 8 first-round finishes

+ KO power

+ Consistent pace and pressure

^ Superb cardio and conditioning

+ Good footwork/moves well

+ High-volume puncher

^ Accurate jabs, hooks and uppercuts

+ Dangerous knees

+ Underrated wrestling

+ Solid top game/pressure

+ Good get-up urgency

Anthony Smith (31-14 MMA, 7-4 UFC)

Staple info:

Height: 6’4″ Age: 30 Weight: 205 lbs. Reach: 76″

Last fight: Decision loss to Jon Jones(March 2, 2019)

Camp: Factory-X Muay Thai (Nebraska/Colorado)

Stance/striking style: Orthodox/muay Thai

Risk management: Fair

Supplemental info:

+ Regional MMA titles

+ Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt

+ Amateur MMA accolades

+ 17 KO victories

+ 11 submission wins

+ 17 first-round finishes

+ KO power

+ Well-rounded muay Thai arsenal

^ Effective at multiple ranges

+ Excellent clinch striker

^ Devastating knees and elbows

+ Underrated grappling ability

^ Uses frame/transitions well

+/-Only seen scorecards 4 times in 45 fights

Point of interest: Finding momentum

The main event in Stockholm features a fun light heavyweight pairing of two fighters who will be vying for momentum on the feet.

An experienced fighter for being just 30, Anthony Smith embraces more of a traditional muay Thai arsenal, bringing a well rounded skill set of violence to the table. Carrying a menacing feel to the way in which he marches down his opposition, Smith is capable of making pressure his friend, using it to fuel his forward assaults.

Despite his long reach and frame, the Nebraska native does a deceptively good job at changing his ranges on strikes mid-stroke or combination, following fleeing opponents when appropriate. Favoring to fight on the inside, Smith keeps an array of unforgiving elbows and knees at the ready, especially when going into or off of clinch breaks.

Smith has also shown an improved jab in recent outings, using it to either set up or disrupt offense. That said, defense has not typically been Smith’s strongest suit, which means he will need to mind the traffic that his current counterpart will be throwing his way.

Enter Alexander Gustafsson.

Moving deceptively well for a tall fighter, Gustafsson demonstrates an urgency in his footwork, which allows him to maintain a quick pace to his liking. Working behind a steady dose of long jabs and corralling hooks, the Swede will sneak in uppercuts underneath or crosses over the shoulder amidst his waves of offense.

Gustafsson can also counter when he needs to, as well as flash a variety of kicks to help keep his opposition honest. And when inside of clinching range, the 32-year-old fighter is not shy about using his long frame to launch knees up the middle.

However, when you consider his counterpart’s capabilities inside of the clinch, I can’t help but wonder if Gustafsson will stick to his boxing or find other ways to score on Smith.

Next point of interest: Potential surprises