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In my first article about #6 ranked featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov, I wrote about the technical flaws in his standup and some in-fight traits that could be limiting to the Russian’s success down the line. Since then, Magomedsharipov netted a unanimous decision victory over perennia...
For most of his career, Brazilian flyweight veteran Jussier Formiga has been known for his prolific back taking, masterful guard passing and persistent top control. After nearly seven years in the UFC, Formiga has transformed into a highly competent striker, rounding out his skill set to become a...
Since Cody Garbrandt’s third consecutive knockout loss to #5 ranked bantamweight Pedro Munhoz, a lot has been made of the Team Alpha Male fighter and his tendency to brawl his way out of trouble (often to no avail). This has been of interest to me, because while Cody Garbrandt certainly has issue...
On June 8th, Professor Calvin Kattar delivered another boxing lesson to the masses at UFC 238, utilizing #10 ranked featherweight contender, Ricardo Lamas, as his test subject. Analysts and pundits have been noting Kattar’s outstanding boxing technique for a while, and it seems with every victory...
The moment Dana White announced that Max Holloway would be fighting Dustin Poirier for the interim UFC lightweight title, voices of anticipation and dread filled the air. Holloway had a deserved case as the sport’s best fighter, and Poirier had been chipping away at the lightweight elite repeated...
People love Brazilian bantamweight John Lineker (31-8 MMA, 12-3 UFC). Since 2012, Lineker has blessed the UFC audience with a style that mainly seems to consists of winging hooks until someone goes down. Lineker’s fan-friendly, “punch first ask questions later” style has earned him an unofficial ...
I’ve spent some time singing the praises of underrated fighters, trying to shine light on their talents and entertainment value. But nobody is perfect, it turns out I had been sleeping on one of the best technicians in the sport for years. After John Makdessi put on an absolute clinic vs. Ross Pe...
Throughout his storied UFC and WEC (RIP) career, fans, analysts, and Joe Rogan heaped on praise for the unique striking style of Dominick Cruz. We owe a great deal to the focus on Dom’s fancy feet. Many aspects of boxing footwork and head movement have a greater emphasis in the MMA meta today bec...
Ahead of his UFC debut, MMASucka highlighted Siberia’s Petr Yan (10-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) as perhaps the brightest bantamweight prospect in the sport today. Yan is a phenomenal athlete with no major technical gaps, his background in boxing has been complemented by the striking and grappling instruction...
Hector Lombard entered MMA as a decorated Cuban judoka. He dominated domestic competition, winning four national championships and qualifying for the Olympic team in 2000. While Lombard has leaned on an aggressive power-punching assault for the majority of his storied MMA career, he has still sho...
There is a faction among combat sports fans who hold one technique above all others. To this modest, elite society, nothing beats the aesthetic of a fighter chopping down their opponent. For those who value the art of the lumberjack above all else, we present GIFs of the best Leg Kicks of July 20...