Mixing The Martial Arts

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.

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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 • 

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Dieselnoi vs Samart: Storm of the Sky Piercing Knee

The greatest Muay Khao performance you'll ever see.

Aug 7 • 

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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 • 

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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 • 

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Asaf Chopurov is the Future

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

Jul 10 • 

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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 • 

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How Petchpanomrung Tamed Trindade

Neutralizing an aggressive puncher, plus strategies to deal with strong southpaw kickers.

Jun 26 • 

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Kamaru Usman & The Art of Pinning

Examining what makes Usman's top game so powerful and the mistakes Buckley made.

Jun 17 • 

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May 2025

The Spider’s Web: Dissecting Anderson Silva’s Clinch Mastery

Exploring the techniques and tactics that made Anderson Silva’s clinch one of the most feared weapons in MMA.

May 12 • 

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April 2025

Jean Silva: Southpaw Killer

After stopping five southpaws in a row, it's time to examine what makes Jean Silva so effective against them.

Apr 19 • 

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Lerone Murphy: Defusing A Puncher

How Lerone Murphy used elbows, side kicks, and crafty defense to frustrate Josh Emmett's power punching.

Apr 6 • 

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