In this weekend's fight card, Raoni Barcelos fought Khalid Taha and won. There is a lot we could say about this fight, but for this technique analysis, I'll stick to my favorite kick: the leg kick. Barcelos used them well and I want to point out something that is too often overlooked. But first, here is what happened: Throwing the leg kick without preparation is risky. … [Read more...] about Raoni Barcelos leg kicks Khalid Taha
Technique Analysis
How did Weili Zhang KNOCK OUT Jessica Andrade with tactical fighting? – Technique Analysis
Weili Zhang shocked many fight fans when she knocked out Jessica Andrade and took the MMA championship belt to China. In this video, I look into the details of the tactical sequence she used to beat Andrade in less than a minute of fighting in the Octagon.Enjoy! … [Read more...] about How did Weili Zhang KNOCK OUT Jessica Andrade with tactical fighting? – Technique Analysis
How did Thiago Santos DESTROY his knee throwing a leg kick?
A few people asked me for a clear technique analysis of why Thiago Santos destroyed his own knee with a leg kick against Jon Jones. I hope this explanation helps with you avoiding this kind of injury. If you want more information on the leg kick, check out my book on just that topic. Here's the video: … [Read more...] about How did Thiago Santos DESTROY his knee throwing a leg kick?