Filed under:
- Stream
-
January 13, 2018
Technique Talk: Experts discuss biggest areas of evolution in MMA in 2017
How did the sport of MMA change in terms of fighting techniques in 2017? We asked the experts.
-
September 4, 2017
Technique Talk: Steven Wright dissects what makes Joanna Jedrzejczyk special
Striking coach Steven Wright discusses what makes Joanna Jedrzejczyk one of the best fighters in the history of women’s MMA.
-
March 19, 2017
Technique Talk: Phil Daru on the intersection of injury, training and outcomes
American Top Team training guru Phil Daru spoke to MMA Fighting about the development of modern MMA training, how injuries tend to happen, what can be done to combat the injury rate, and more.
-
February 25, 2017
Technique Talk: Ben Askren examines Khabib Nurmagomedov’s wrestling prowess
What makes Khabib Nurmagomedov such a wrestling force? Ben Askren helps to explain.
-
November 24, 2016
Technique Talk: Is grappling modernizing properly?
ADCC bronze medalist and UFC featherweight Ryan Hall explains how grappling is changing inside of MMA and out, and why it's not all good or bad news.
-
August 14, 2016
Technique Talk: Camarillo on U.S. judo's success
Why were Kayla Harrison and Travis Stevens able to medal at the Rio Olympic Games? MMA coach Dave Camarillo explains why and shares the greater contextual achievement.
-
December 27, 2015
Technique Talk: Gibson on MMA striking's future
Brandon Gibson, a striking coach to UFC stars like Jon Jones, explains why the future of a new age of striking is here in mixed martial arts.
-
October 25, 2015
Technique Talk: The return of the guillotine choke
A once favored submission that fell out of favor is enjoying a resurgence. How did that happen and who is responsible for it? We talk to three jiu-jitsu black belts to understand.
-
August 9, 2015
Technique Talk: Understanding Rousey's dominance
We all know Ronda Rousey is so dominant in MMA, but why? A former Olympic teammate, jiu-jitsu black belt and Strikeforce veteran explains the source of her strengths.
-
December 27, 2014
Technique Talk: Understanding Palhares' brutality
Are Rousimar Palhares and his leg techniques a menace in MMA or is what he causes necessary to succeed as a limb attacking specialist? Leg lock expert Reilly Bodycomb says Palhares deserves sympathy.
-
November 2, 2014
Technique Talk: MVP develops 'Six30' kickboxing
While still a prospect in development, Bellator welterweight Michael 'Venom' Page's unique kickboxing background has created a buzz about what's possible in the evolution of striking in MMA.
-
September 7, 2014
Technique Talk: What is catch wrestling's value?
In this edition of Technique Talk, Josh Barnett breaks down why catch wrestling is a viable form of grappling despite not being as popular as jiu-jitsu and explores the idea of what's possible in grappling when the rule sets open up.
-
April 14, 2014
Dominick Cruz and the deliberate dance of footwork
In this installment of the Technique Talk series, we speak with former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz - a fighter who has patented to great effect one of the most unique styles of footwork - about the use of footwork in modern MMA.
-
January 12, 2014
Technique Talk: Longo, leg kicks & 'Destructions'
Chris Weidman's striking coach Ray Longo discusses the controversy over the unique leg check used by Weidman on Anderson Silva at UFC 168 and explores the clash of cultures between traditional Thai boxing and MMA in this edition of Technique Talk.
-
December 22, 2013
Technique Talk: The ethics of heel hooking
In the wake of Rousimar Palhares holding a heel hook against Mike Pierce, new attention is being paid to the submission. Is it too dangerous? Do they require special ethics? BJJ black belt and MMA trainer Ricky Lundell weighs in.
-
July 21, 2013
Technique Talk: The rise of MMA's spinning kicks
In this edition of Technique Talk, Henri Hooft, striking coach at the Blackzilians theorizes about the rise in successful applications of spinning kicks. Hooft discusses how the kicks are performed, why more fighters are using them and what's next.
-
June 1, 2013
Technique Talk: Can Ronda Rousey's judo be beaten?
Dave Camarillo, a renowned MMA coach as well as a black belt in both judo and jiu-jitsu, speaks to MMA Fighting about the relationship between judo and MMA and whether there's a blueprint for defeating Ronda Rousey.
-
March 9, 2013
Technique Talk: What makes for good MMA wrestling?
Is there a background or style that portends success in MMA? How much of pure wrestling is valuable in MMA? UFC middleweight turned light heavyweight Chael Sonnen explains the keys to success for having effective wrestling in mixed martial arts.
-
February 10, 2013
Technique Talk: How is MMA striking evolving?
MMA coach Duke Roufus discusses the state of striking in mixed martial arts, where it's headed and why it's changing. He also forecasts how the striking style of his student Anthony Pettis will fare against Jose Aldo when the two meet in August.
-
November 24, 2012
Technique Talk: Can the 50/50 succeed in MMA?
Can an esoteric leg entanglement that's growing in the sport of jiu-jitsu and beginning to rear its head in MMA be a viable position to win in a fight? Ryan Hall - ADCC bronze medalist, black belt and master of the 50/50 - weighs in on its future.
-
February 18, 2012
Technique Talk: Stephen Thompson Retrofits Karate for MMA
In the first edition of Technique Talk, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson explains how he beat Dan Stittgen at UFC 143, but more importantly, how karate can be used in modern MMA.