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Manual: Striking Clinic, Uppercut

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Dec 02, 2021

It’s been sneaking through fighters’ defenses for hundreds of years. Let FO teach you one of combat sports’ most devastating strikes...

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Technique Clinic: Working inside a closed guard

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Dec 02, 2021

Peter Irving is a professional welterweight fighter and has been Fighters Only’s resident fight expert for the last three years.


Strategy clinic: Fighting a Shorter Opponent

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Dec 02, 2021

MMA fighters come in all shapes and sizes, and at some point you’re likely to encounter a fighter shorter than yourself.


Technique Clinic: The Omoplata

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Dec 02, 2021

Technique Clinic: The Omoplata Peter Irving is a professional welterweight fighter and Fighters Only’s resident fight expert.


Technique Clinic: The Toehold

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Dec 02, 2021

Technique Clinic: The Toehold Peter Irving is a professional welterweight fighter and Fighters Only’s resident fight expert.


Strategy Clinic: Striking in the clinch (part 2)

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Dec 02, 2021

Modified tie-ups Modifying conventional tie-ups is a good way to wear out your opponent and limit their offense.Take a look at GSP vs Penn 2


Technique clinic: the keylock

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Dec 02, 2021

The keylock (also known as the ude-garami or the americana) refers to the figure-four armlock applied with the palm up and the hand next to the head.


Technique clinic: arm triangle

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Dec 02, 2021

The arm triangle stops blood flow to the brain by restricting the carotid arteries. Several forms exist: here we look at the classic arm triangle.


Technique clinic: the kneebar

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Dec 02, 2021

The kneebar is an impressive submission, given that the leg is a much larger limb and has more muscle groups than the arms, shoulders or neck.


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Manual: Striking Clinic, Uppercut

Fighters Only
Dec 02, 2021

It’s been sneaking through fighters’ defenses for hundreds of years. Let FO teach you one of combat sports’ most devastating strikes...

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Strategy clinic: types of guard – part 1

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Dec 02, 2021

To show the judges you are winning the fight from your back and avoid excessive punishment you must familiarize yourself with a variety of strategies.


Technique Clinic: The Achilles Lock

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Dec 02, 2021

Technique Clinic: The Achilles LockIn Brazilian jiu-jitsu, leg locks are often neglected until students reach an advanced level.


Technique clinic: the armbar

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Dec 02, 2021

The straight armlock is one of the core submissions. The set-ups may vary, but a tight grip with the legs is essential for securing the finish.


Strategy clinic: cage control

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Dec 02, 2021

Cage control is a key element to MMA success. Where the fight takes place in the cage has technical and psychological impacts on both fighters.


Technique clinic: Knees

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Dec 02, 2021

Knees are one of the strongest weapon a fighter can utilise in MMA. They are normally used in the clinch, but long range and even flying knees


Strategy clinic: sprawl 'n brawl

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Dec 02, 2021

The ability to sprawl properly is critical in defeating an offensive wrestler. Weight distribution, foot position and grips are all key elements.


Technique clinic: front kick

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Dec 02, 2021

The front kick (or teep) is an effective weapon from Muay Thai. The front kick is starting to emerge as an effective part of the fighter’s arsenal.


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