Dominick “The Dominator” Cruz has a reputation for being a master of footwork. There’s a reason why he is, statistically, the least hit fighter in his division. Not only does his footwork help him evade his opponent’s attacks, but it helps him set up his own. If you want to fight like Dominick Cruz, spend … Read more
Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya is one of the most fascinating and dynamic fighters in the UFC today. Coming up in the UFC with his kickboxing background, fans got to watch his amazing journey and development to where, less than two years later, he captured the Middleweight Champion belt. With his strike IQ, hilarious trash … Read more
The foundations are the most crucial, and you cant get more foundational than stance. Your stance depends on what sort of fighter you are, a fighter like Stephen Thompson uses a Karate-style stance for example; this allows him to utilize certain kicks to their highest ability. Whatever your fighting style may be, there is a … Read more
Conor Mcgregor, love him or hate him, has undoubtedly proved his incredible MMA fighting ability. He did what he said he would, and more. The man stopped Jose Aldo, one of the greatest featherweights of all time, in 13 seconds using a swift left hook. So wanting to strike like Conor Mcgregor is definitely not … Read more
This article is for anyone looking to get a better grasp of some of the foundational techniques in MMA. Although we will cover the “how-to” in the following writing, it is important that you train with a professional coach; this article is simply a supplement to that training. Start with the basics, and engrain them … Read more
Judo throws are extremely common in mixed martial arts and for good reason. But that reason isn’t necessarily clear. We see the highest level athletes still use them consistently, and former champions like Ronda Rousey made them a trademark of her game. Well, why not just use the basic wrestling takedowns? They’re great until you … Read more