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Aug 21, 2023
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Jomwo Chernyim: Lead Leg Kicking & the Secrets of a Narrow Stance

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Jan 5
Jomwo Chernyim: Lead Leg Kicking & the Secrets of a Narrow Stance

Jomwo Chernyim is a fighter I haven’t heard discussed before, but he has a unique, interesting style that’s worth a look. He entered his prime around the beginning of Muay Thai’s Golden Age in the early 80’s, winning the Rajadamnern 118lbs title in 1981 against Mafuang Weerapol after several failed attempts.

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Tactical Guide to the Sanda World Championships

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December 4, 2023
Tactical Guide to the Sanda World Championships

Contents Leung Yu Hong’s Slick Lead Leg Samuel Marbun & the Donkey Kick Huynh Do Dat’s Uncatchable Body Kick Yang Xingwen’s Reactive Takedowns Bexultan Koskenov’s Transitional Fighting Xiang Ye’s Big Boy Head Kicks Michele Balducci’s Smooth Counterpunching

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Esteban Ribovics & the Orthodox Right Hook

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November 2, 2023
Esteban Ribovics & the Orthodox Right Hook

While the left hook may be the most vaunted punch in boxing, known for both its versatility and fight-ending power, the right hook is it’s weird little cousin. The right hook is a tricky punch to land with both fighters in an orthodox stance, as the lead shoulder hides the chin from a horizontal strike, and the big gloves make it difficult to sneak one through the guard.

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Wrestling World Championships: A Tactical Review

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October 12, 2023
Wrestling World Championships: A Tactical Review

Akhmed Tazhudinov Zaurbek Sidakov Yui Susake Zholaman Sharshenbekov Ismail Musukaev Akhmed Tazhudinov - 97kg 🥇 The biggest surprise of the tournament was the ascent of Akhmed Tazhudinov. The 20 year old made his first appearance at worlds this year, but his path to the finals went through two Olympic gold medalists in Abdulrashid Sadulaev and Kyle Snyder. Pointing out that Sadulaev is merely an Olympic gold medalist is selling him short - he’s already cemented himself as one of the most dominant Freestyle wrestlers of all time.

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Tawanchai's Power Femeu Style

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October 4, 2023
Tawanchai's Power Femeu Style

Muay Thai can be difficult for fans of other combat sports to get into due to its peculiar pacing. Fights typically start slow and end slow, with most of the action taking place in the middle rounds. Momentum shifts often aren’t as dramatic either, largely due to the focus on kicks and knees as the highest-scoring weapons. A punch square in the jaw can turn the tide of a fight instantaneously, but being really good at landing body kicks behind an opponent’s check doesn’t exactly lend itself to breathtaking comebacks.

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Rani Yahya's Crushing Top Pressure and Deep Half Shenanigans

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September 12, 2023
Rani Yahya's Crushing Top Pressure and Deep Half Shenanigans

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skillsets can be seen as a flowchart. You work to move the fight from a neutral position into one that offers you more options than the opponent, increasing the option-disparity as you move through a series of positions and closer to your end goal - usually mount or the back. Each step along the way shoots off into multiple branches based on the way your opponent responds.

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Rob Font's Jab and Transitional Hitting

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August 1, 2023
Rob Font's Jab and Transitional Hitting

Rob Font is a fighter as peculiar as he is lovely to watch. While a look at a short highlight video would give you the impression that he’s a top shelf pocket puncher, his fights reveal a discomfort in the pocket. His feet are never quite set right for boxing in close and his hips aren’t engaged the way you’d expect of someone who makes his hay in clobberin’ range.

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Floyd Mayweather Explained

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May 29, 2023
Floyd Mayweather Explained

I published a series of articles on Floyd Mayweather a few years ago across various sites. I’ve combined them here to have it all in once place. Contents Defense Offensive Variety Ring Generalship Infighting Weaknesses Defense Floyd Mayweather is a technical marvel in many areas, but his unparalleled defensive prowess stands out from the others. He’s faced som…

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