Science of Fights

Everybody likes the heavy bag. You can hit it with all your might and as much as you want and with every hit, it gives you a feeling satisfaction. Since it is made to absorb enormous amount of impact, it will develop your power. There are speed bags, double-end bags, banana bags, kick pads, power shields… They all have a place in fight training. These equipments, when used properly, improve accuracy, speed, and power. Each gear trains a specific area in your game. Example, double-end bags will develop accuracy and timing; power shields will enhance kicking power; speed bags will build shoulder endurance. Each one provides a different objective but they all have one thing in common…. You have a tangible target. You have something to hit.

A true challenge lies ahead of Frank Mir. The former UFC heavyweight champ and now Interim heavyweight champ will battle the other holder of the belt, Brock Lesnar, in UFC 100. Mir had proven that he have the skills and the will to be the best. Even after the seemingly career-ending injury, he bounced back to fight again eventually beating the MMA Hall of Famer, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, to claim the Interim championship. Now, to settle the best UFC heavyweight, he will try to defeat Brock Lesnar --- the physical powerhouse he narrowly defeated last year.  It should be noted that at that time, it was still at the infancy of Lesnar’s MMA experience and development. Frank Mir was severely pummeled and it looked like he was losing. But suddenly, with a stroke of brilliance, he caught the inexperienced Lesnar in a sensational kneebar to win the match. After that match, Mir had shown huge improvement in his stand-up striking and cardio. He dominated Nogueira and taunted Lesnar sa...

Jab Slip and Left Uppercut 1) As the opponent throws his jab, sidestep forward while angling to your left 2) Outside slip his punch and throw the uppercut to his jaw 3) It is best to follow up with a straight right Very good against fighters that has a high guard and can't be hit by straight forward punches. This counter heavily relies on reflexes and intuition. If you're quick and your opponent throws a lazy or overcommitted jab, it will be much easier to pull off. In the video, Marquez already knew that when he rushes in, Jandaeng throws a defensive jab at him. So JMM executed this counter to neutralize the Thai's jab. Keep in mind that Juan Manuel, is already a move ahead in this exchange because of his ring intelligence and keen intuition. Let me emphasize that Marquez executed this counter move perfectly. How to improve this technique: Flow Drills Focus Mitts Constant Sparring note: This is against a southpaw can be done against the ri...

Kyra Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fighter Nationality: Brazilian Titles: 2X World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion, 5X Pan American BJJ Champion 5X Brazilian BJJ Champion, 5X New York State BJJ Champion, 2X ADCC Submission Grappling Champion Asiatic BJJ Champion Discipline: Gracie Jiu-jitsu She is one of the few Gracie women to achieve a black belt in BJJ, and is the first Gracie female to actively compete in the sport. Laila Ali Boxer AKA: Lay Lay Nationality: African-American Fight Record: 24-0 Discipline: Western Boxing She is the daughter of boxing icon Muhammad Ali. Like her father, she excels in the sport and considered by many as pound for pound best female boxer. Felice Herrig Kickboxer AKA: Lil’ Bulldog Nationality: American Fight Record: 20-3-1 Discipline: Muay Thai She had several titles in IKA and WAKO. She is currently on the St. Louis Enforcers team in the World Combat League. She also appeared on Fight Girls in 2007 on the Oxygen Channel and wo...

Hot Women Can Also Fight Sure, in the world of gladiatorial sports and martial arts, strength and physical ability is a requirement. This is the main reason why men dominate the industry and women take the back seat just marveling the spectacle. But the ever changing norms of society have developed women to join the ranks of men in professional fighting. It is not a career lucrative for men only. Women, nowadays, can have fortune and fame out of fighting. Fans wants to see more of them and suddenly, the awkwardness of seeing two women beating the hell out of each other has vanished. Female prize fighting is now mainstream. And a lot of women are drawn to fighting glory; women who were once simply preoccupied by making themselves pretty are trading haymakers and roundhouse kicks. Don’t be mistaken, women still do what they do… still dolling-up, looking pretty but in this day and age, they can also kick ass. Here are some of the most beautiful women in the fight game:

These are the generic styles in MMA. Since it is called “Mixed” Martial Arts, fighters combine these different elements to achieve a better game. But it is apparent that fighters are more inclined to certain style that somehow defines their fighting approach. Fighting Styles in MMA: Brawler/Fist Bomber – willing to trade punches; likes to throw haymakers; lik es to set up overhands, hooks, and power uppercuts; has the Knockout Mentality; can absorb a great amount of punishment and also a good sprawler Boxer/Sprawler – very good technical boxing skills, hits hard but avoids trading, good footwork and head/torso movement, good defensive sprawl against takedowns Traditional MuayThai – Likes to chase and pressure; always square to the opponent and throws powerful Leg Kicks and Knees in the clinch; tough as nails Finesse Kickboxer - Uses kickboxing tools to control distance; picks shots but does not give full commitment to his attacks; has good footwork; avoids trading blows; ...

Boxing coaches will often overemphasize the importance of the jab to their fighters. “You cannot fight if you can’t throw the jab right.” Old school trainers live by that code. The Jab is the fastest offensive tool. It travels a short distance and it is highly intuitive; therefore, very effective if used correctly. In boxing, successful fighters respect and know the value of the jab. They utilize it in ways that will add to their advantage. Most of the time, the effectiveness of the jab is the deciding factor of the match; the difference between winning and losing. Sometimes, jabs do not need to be powerful, do not even have to land…. But it all depends on its purpose.