Mixing The Martial Arts

Wrestling for MMA: Split Step Takedown Entries

Watch now | The split step is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to enter a takedown in MMA.

Jan 5 • Mixing Martial Arts

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December 2025

Takedown Taxonomy: A Guide to Takedown Entries in MMA

Everything you've ever wanted to know about setting up takedowns.

Dec 20, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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How Petr Yan Solved Merab Dvalishvili

Or: how I learned to stop worrying and trust Petr Yan

Dec 8, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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November 2025

Wang Chengjin: Framing & Transitional Attacks in Sanda

How an unusual Sanda stylist dominates opponents by mixing striking & grappling.

Nov 6, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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October 2025

Umar Nurmagomedov: Stifling the Scramble

On Umar Nurmagomedov and the nature of scrambling

Oct 31, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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September 2025

3 Neat Strikers You've Never Heard Of

We visit Russia, Cambodia, and Madagascar in search of lessons you won't learn at American Top Team.

Sep 5, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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August 2025

Lerone Murphy: Defusing Another Puncher

How Lerone Murphy's crafty elbows wreak havoc on punchers, and Aaron's Pico's problem with information asymmetry.

Aug 18, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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Dieselnoi vs Samart: Storm of the Sky Piercing Knee

The greatest Muay Khao performance you'll ever see.

Aug 7, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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July 2025

Vicharnnoi Porntawee: Legacy of The Immortal Boxer

A portrait of one of the best to ever lace the gloves.

Jul 30, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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Technique Talk: Max Holloway's Intercepting Body Kick

A brief look at Max Holloway's trick for defusing one of Dustin Poirier's most potent attacks.

Jul 22, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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Asaf Chopurov is the Future

The Caucasus fighters are learning how to take backs and use crab rides.

Jul 10, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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June 2025

How Ilia Topuria Became the Greatest Puncher in MMA

Examining the skills and setups that went into knocking out all your favorite fighters.

Jun 30, 2025 • Mixing Martial Arts

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