Yes, being able to blitz and dance around your opponent and hit them before they can react much is outclassing them in mobility and speed.
Hell, even in early battle before Jyabura got serious, most of Sanji's keeping up came during weird engages.
For example, Sanji hitting him right before Jyabura tries to cheap-shot.
Or when he's looking at Usopp.
Or when he's running away. ETc.