Hrgovic survived Itauma’s most dangerous attacks, forced him to keep working, and watched the younger fighter gradually empty his fuel tank. Itauma threw with maximum force far too often, failing to conserve enough energy for the second half. Once exhaustion took over, his speed, defense, and judgment disappeared together.
Some fighters are constructed for short, violent fights. Their muscles consume energy rapidly. The explosive style that makes them dangerous early becomes a liability later. Training may help Itauma distribute his effort, but it cannot guarantee that he will become a strong 12-round heavywei
