I believe that when people ask this question, that they are really asking "What is the perfect martial arts system that will work 100% of the time?" Here is the answer to that question: it doesn't exist.
No martial art is perfect and none of them will work 100% of the time. Even a Kravist can be beaten with the right technique that is executed at the right time with the right mindset. So instead of searching for some mythical, all-powerful Shaolin magic wand, you need to ask this question: which martial art best suits my needs? The only way to discover the answer is to try out multiple systems.
If you've never trained in the martial arts before, then I personally recommend that you study Krav Maga for at least three months first. It's practical, it's efficient, and covers all of the basic aspects of self-defense. Then, I would find the area that you are the weakest in and cross-train in a martial art that specializes in it. For example, if you need to work on your striking, study karate or kung fu. If your grappling needs improvement, learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu or judo. If you need to learn how to fight in the clinch, study Muay Thai. Obviously, there are many valuable martial arts besides these which you can also learn. For example, MMA has proven that amateur and Greco-Roman wrestling are severely underrated martial arts styles. The key thing is to find those that are best for you.
If you are already a black belt in a traditional martial art, you should still study Krav Maga. Why? Because it teaches you how to best deal with modern weapons. No, I'm not telling you to go sell your katanas on Craigslist. Training with traditional martial arts weapons is still a great way to exercise, make friends, and have fun. I'm just telling you that the odds of a street thug or rapist attacking you with a pair of nunchucks are slim to none. You may be able to knock a walnut off someone's head with a shuriken while blindfolded from twenty yards away, but that won't help you if a gangster takes a .45 caliber and aims it at your forehead.
Also, if you have a black belt in a striking martial art, cross-train in a grappling martial art and vice-versa. All of the spinning kicks in the world won't help you if you are thrown on your back and don't know what to do. Likewise, you may be able to flip a linebacker by only grabbing his pinkie, but that won't do you any good if you get knocked out with a front kick because you lunged at a Tae Kwon Do champion.
If you do MMA, you'll have enough exposure to both striking and grappling techniques to be a well-rounded fighter. In this case, take Krav Maga to learn how to deal with weapons and multiple opponents. Doing Krav Maga will also remind you that in the real world, there are no referees, no mats, and no weight classes. Not to mention that there is nothing keeping your opponent from fighting dirty (i.e. biting your leg to get out of your triangle choke). Will a traditional martial art still benefit you? Absolutely. For example, forms will help with your flexibility, breathing, and fluidity of movement. However, your coaches should have already picked out the most practical techniques from each system for you to learn, so it's not absolutely necessary.
The key thing is to find the martial art that best meets your self-defense needs. Whether it is pencak silat, capoeira, modern pankration, or any other system, it really doesn't matter. If it allows you to return home safely to your family and friends, then it is worth your time and money. Don't get hung up on whether or not one particular style is better than another, because, as Ip Man said in the movie after his namesake, "It's not about the style. It's about you."
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Miocic Conquers "Big Country" At UFC 161!
When Miocic dominated Nelson to get the unanimous decision, I burst into laughter. Even today, I still don't believe it. This upset alone made the whole PPV worth it. That being said, the other matches were better than people give them credit for. Let's take a look at each of them individually:
Barry vs. Jordan: Jordan caught "HD" with a right uppercut and swarmed, taking his back and finishing the match against the cage with punches to the side of the head in Round 1. Even though Barry wasn't out, he was just covering up and not doing anything. Since his spirit was broken, it was only a matter of time before his body broke as well.
Davis vs. Sexton: This match should have been stopped in Round 2. Davis had taken Sexton's back, got her hooks in and flattened her out, pummeling her relentlessly on both sides of her head. Sexton wasn't defending herself intelligently at all. She just covered her head and lay there, doing nothing! Nonetheless, Davis still won, using her superior grappling and size advantage to get the decision. Overall, it was a pretty exciting fight and I look forward to seeing who Davis gets next.
Jimmo vs. Pokrajac: The first one-and-a-half rounds were exciting. Pokrajac got Jimmo with a combo against the cage, catching him with a couple of strong hooks. Jimmo later dropped him with a left hook and rushed him against the cage. After that, both fighters ran out of steam and it turned into a grinding affair on the ground. So of course, all of the casuals started booing. I just decided to ignore them and enjoy the match anyway. After an attempted guillotine, Pokrajac basically gave up. He just stood there holding his arms out to his side every time he was in the clinch, looking completely out of it. In the end, Jimmo got a well-earned decision.
Nelson vs. Miocic: Wow! I never thought that I would ever see Miocic school "Big Country." Miocic took Nelson apart with three and four punch combos, using his superior speed to avoid Nelson's power shots. Miocic actually ran away a few times to escape Nelson's punches, including an uppercut that would have decapitated him if it had connected. I thought that Nelson would fall back on his Brazilian jiu-jitsu when he realized that striking wasn't going to work. However, it seems that, after years of getting one hit KOs, he has forsaken his grappling game. He was taken down and did nothing on the ground. This was definitely the best fight of the PPV, and proves that boxing is an underrated martial art. After this, Miocic deserves another top-five opponent. I would love to see how well he would do against Fabricio Werdum.
Henderson vs. Evans: Watching this fight was like watching a chess match: interesting because of the strategy involved. Hendo was focused on setting up his H-bomb, whereas "Suga" was concentrating on darting in and out with combos. Henderson was able to catch Evans with a stiff jab in Round 1 and managed to swarm him. Other than that, he didn't do any real damage. Evans, on the other hand, managed a successful take down and tagged Henderson with flurries and jabs, outpointing him to get the split decision. In other words, I was wrong: Evans is still relevant in the division. I would love to see a match between him and Glover Teixiera next. Hendo's days as a contender, on the other hand, are basically over. Like Shogun, the former Pride and Strikeforce champion is destined to be a gatekeeper for the new breed of fighters.
Barry vs. Jordan: Jordan caught "HD" with a right uppercut and swarmed, taking his back and finishing the match against the cage with punches to the side of the head in Round 1. Even though Barry wasn't out, he was just covering up and not doing anything. Since his spirit was broken, it was only a matter of time before his body broke as well.
Davis vs. Sexton: This match should have been stopped in Round 2. Davis had taken Sexton's back, got her hooks in and flattened her out, pummeling her relentlessly on both sides of her head. Sexton wasn't defending herself intelligently at all. She just covered her head and lay there, doing nothing! Nonetheless, Davis still won, using her superior grappling and size advantage to get the decision. Overall, it was a pretty exciting fight and I look forward to seeing who Davis gets next.
Jimmo vs. Pokrajac: The first one-and-a-half rounds were exciting. Pokrajac got Jimmo with a combo against the cage, catching him with a couple of strong hooks. Jimmo later dropped him with a left hook and rushed him against the cage. After that, both fighters ran out of steam and it turned into a grinding affair on the ground. So of course, all of the casuals started booing. I just decided to ignore them and enjoy the match anyway. After an attempted guillotine, Pokrajac basically gave up. He just stood there holding his arms out to his side every time he was in the clinch, looking completely out of it. In the end, Jimmo got a well-earned decision.
Nelson vs. Miocic: Wow! I never thought that I would ever see Miocic school "Big Country." Miocic took Nelson apart with three and four punch combos, using his superior speed to avoid Nelson's power shots. Miocic actually ran away a few times to escape Nelson's punches, including an uppercut that would have decapitated him if it had connected. I thought that Nelson would fall back on his Brazilian jiu-jitsu when he realized that striking wasn't going to work. However, it seems that, after years of getting one hit KOs, he has forsaken his grappling game. He was taken down and did nothing on the ground. This was definitely the best fight of the PPV, and proves that boxing is an underrated martial art. After this, Miocic deserves another top-five opponent. I would love to see how well he would do against Fabricio Werdum.
Henderson vs. Evans: Watching this fight was like watching a chess match: interesting because of the strategy involved. Hendo was focused on setting up his H-bomb, whereas "Suga" was concentrating on darting in and out with combos. Henderson was able to catch Evans with a stiff jab in Round 1 and managed to swarm him. Other than that, he didn't do any real damage. Evans, on the other hand, managed a successful take down and tagged Henderson with flurries and jabs, outpointing him to get the split decision. In other words, I was wrong: Evans is still relevant in the division. I would love to see a match between him and Glover Teixiera next. Hendo's days as a contender, on the other hand, are basically over. Like Shogun, the former Pride and Strikeforce champion is destined to be a gatekeeper for the new breed of fighters.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
My UFC 161 Predictions
I wasn't too excited about this card after Barao vs. Wineland and Shogun vs. Little Nog were killed by the injury bug. However, after seeing that Alexis Davis will be fighting on the main card, I decided to give it a chance. Here are my predictions for tonight's PPV:
Barry vs. Jordan: Even though neither one of these guys is championship material, this should still be an interesting brawl. I see "The Savage" winning via a KO in Round 3.
Winner: Jordan via KO.
Davis vs. Sexton: Finally, another women's fight on the main card! I really look forward to seeing Alexis Davis in action at last, especially after reading that she gave Sarah Kaufman a run for her money. Since Davis has overcome stiffer competition than Sexton, I see Davis smashing "The Surgeon" in Round 1.
Winner: Davis via KO.
Jimmo vs. Pokrajac: I'm not familiar with either fighter, so I'm going with my gut on this one. Even though Pokrajac has more experience in the UFC, I believe that "Big Deal" will upset "The Duke" via decision.
Winner: Jimmo via decision.
Nelson vs. Miocic: Miocic is a decent, hardworking fighter. Unfortunately, that does not cut it against a guy like "Big Country." I see Nelson flattening Miocic by Round 2 at the latest.
Winner: Nelson via KO.
Evans vs. Henderson: Normally, I would pick "Suga" without hesitation. However, his last match against Little Nog was a disaster. At this level, all of the skill and athleticism in the world won't help you if your heart isn't in it anymore and I truly believe that Evans has lost his hunger. Hendo, on the other hand, is desperate to regain his title shot against Jones, so I believe that he will end this quickly with an H-bomb.
Winner: Henderson via KO.
Barry vs. Jordan: Even though neither one of these guys is championship material, this should still be an interesting brawl. I see "The Savage" winning via a KO in Round 3.
Winner: Jordan via KO.
Davis vs. Sexton: Finally, another women's fight on the main card! I really look forward to seeing Alexis Davis in action at last, especially after reading that she gave Sarah Kaufman a run for her money. Since Davis has overcome stiffer competition than Sexton, I see Davis smashing "The Surgeon" in Round 1.
Winner: Davis via KO.
Jimmo vs. Pokrajac: I'm not familiar with either fighter, so I'm going with my gut on this one. Even though Pokrajac has more experience in the UFC, I believe that "Big Deal" will upset "The Duke" via decision.
Winner: Jimmo via decision.
Nelson vs. Miocic: Miocic is a decent, hardworking fighter. Unfortunately, that does not cut it against a guy like "Big Country." I see Nelson flattening Miocic by Round 2 at the latest.
Winner: Nelson via KO.
Evans vs. Henderson: Normally, I would pick "Suga" without hesitation. However, his last match against Little Nog was a disaster. At this level, all of the skill and athleticism in the world won't help you if your heart isn't in it anymore and I truly believe that Evans has lost his hunger. Hendo, on the other hand, is desperate to regain his title shot against Jones, so I believe that he will end this quickly with an H-bomb.
Winner: Henderson via KO.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
No More Machida Style For Me
At Kung Fu tonight, I got to spar against Sifu Amanda again. Now, I'm not a fan of point sparring, but it is excellent training for improving timing and accuracy. I ended up losing by one point. No excuses: she won fair and square. That being said, it taught me several valuable lessons:
1) My defense needs improvement
2) My counter-striking needs improvement
3) I'm not as elusive as I thought I was
Until I improve dramatically in all of those areas, I shouldn't be fighting like Lyoto Machida. Every martial artist has their own style, and what works for the second best light heavyweight in the world may not necessarily work for me. I do much better when I go on the offensive, so I am going to change my approach accordingly. Implementing the advice that she gave me afterwards probably wouldn't hurt either. At any rate, I definitely need to do something different if I want a better result. After all, if I am going to compete, I may as well win.
1) My defense needs improvement
2) My counter-striking needs improvement
3) I'm not as elusive as I thought I was
Until I improve dramatically in all of those areas, I shouldn't be fighting like Lyoto Machida. Every martial artist has their own style, and what works for the second best light heavyweight in the world may not necessarily work for me. I do much better when I go on the offensive, so I am going to change my approach accordingly. Implementing the advice that she gave me afterwards probably wouldn't hurt either. At any rate, I definitely need to do something different if I want a better result. After all, if I am going to compete, I may as well win.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
UFC 160: Return of Cigano!
Well, it is settled: Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos are going to have a trilogy. You won't catch me complaining: last night, those two proved that they are by far the best two heavyweights in the world. Here are my thoughts on each of the fights:
Cerrone vs. Noons: Noons lasted a lot longer than I thought he would, but Cerrone still dominated him for three rounds. Not only did he outstrike him, but he took him down four times and pummeled him on the mat. In fact, he hit Noons with so many elbows on the ground that he cut his own elbow open! I don't think it will be too long before we see "Cowboy" in another title eliminator.
Maynard vs. Grant: In a shocking twist of fate, "The Bully" got bullied after getting dropped by a straight right. Grant finished Maynard off by smashing him against the cage with knees and punches to get a crazy KO victory. I hope that Benson Henderson was watching so that he can prepare for this Canadian tornado.
Texiera vs. Te Huna: I was surprised that this match ended so quickly. Nonetheless, I was certain that it would be decided via submission and I was right. After taking Te Huna down, Teixiera locked in a guillotine choke as they got back up to make him tap out. Hopefully Teixiera will finally get a top five opponent after this. The winner of Evans vs. Henderson would be a good test for him at this point.
Hunt vs. Dos Santos: Man, the Korean martial arts must be taking off in Brazil, because this is the third KO via spinning heel kick in the past couple of years, all by Brazilian fighters! Hunt put up a valiant effort, but Cigano simply had too much speed and endurance for him. That being said, I'm surprised that Dos Santos didn't swarm Hunt after dropping him with that overhand right in the first round. Maybe he felt like making a statement. If that was his intention, he succeeded, dropping Hunt with a Ninja Turtle-style spinning heel kick after stunning him with a left hook. He definitely earned his title rematch. I wouldn't be surprised if Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do schools had a jump in membership after this bout.
Velasquez vs. Bigfoot: I personally felt that this match was stopped too early. Was that a great right hand by Velasquez? Absolutely. Was he mauling Bigfoot with strikes to his head after he took his back? He sure was, even though a couple were to the back of the head. Nonetheless, Bigfoot was in the process of standing up when the fight was called. He probably would have at least made it out of Round 1 if the match had continued. Alas, the referee made his decision and what's done is done. I do hope, however, that Bigfoot has more success in the division so that he can get another title shot.
On a side note, Mike Tyson was there! How cool is that? He came into the octagon with Chuck Liddell to congratulate Teixiera after his match. Not only that, but Dos Santos climbed out of the cage to shake "Iron" Mike's hand after his own victory. Does this mean MMA has finally been accepted by the mainstream? I certainly hope so. Not least because I want to see more boxers enter the sport to test their mettle. At any rate, it was a good sign of things to come and I look forward to seeing what will happen in this sport in the future.
Cerrone vs. Noons: Noons lasted a lot longer than I thought he would, but Cerrone still dominated him for three rounds. Not only did he outstrike him, but he took him down four times and pummeled him on the mat. In fact, he hit Noons with so many elbows on the ground that he cut his own elbow open! I don't think it will be too long before we see "Cowboy" in another title eliminator.
Maynard vs. Grant: In a shocking twist of fate, "The Bully" got bullied after getting dropped by a straight right. Grant finished Maynard off by smashing him against the cage with knees and punches to get a crazy KO victory. I hope that Benson Henderson was watching so that he can prepare for this Canadian tornado.
Texiera vs. Te Huna: I was surprised that this match ended so quickly. Nonetheless, I was certain that it would be decided via submission and I was right. After taking Te Huna down, Teixiera locked in a guillotine choke as they got back up to make him tap out. Hopefully Teixiera will finally get a top five opponent after this. The winner of Evans vs. Henderson would be a good test for him at this point.
Hunt vs. Dos Santos: Man, the Korean martial arts must be taking off in Brazil, because this is the third KO via spinning heel kick in the past couple of years, all by Brazilian fighters! Hunt put up a valiant effort, but Cigano simply had too much speed and endurance for him. That being said, I'm surprised that Dos Santos didn't swarm Hunt after dropping him with that overhand right in the first round. Maybe he felt like making a statement. If that was his intention, he succeeded, dropping Hunt with a Ninja Turtle-style spinning heel kick after stunning him with a left hook. He definitely earned his title rematch. I wouldn't be surprised if Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do schools had a jump in membership after this bout.
Velasquez vs. Bigfoot: I personally felt that this match was stopped too early. Was that a great right hand by Velasquez? Absolutely. Was he mauling Bigfoot with strikes to his head after he took his back? He sure was, even though a couple were to the back of the head. Nonetheless, Bigfoot was in the process of standing up when the fight was called. He probably would have at least made it out of Round 1 if the match had continued. Alas, the referee made his decision and what's done is done. I do hope, however, that Bigfoot has more success in the division so that he can get another title shot.
On a side note, Mike Tyson was there! How cool is that? He came into the octagon with Chuck Liddell to congratulate Teixiera after his match. Not only that, but Dos Santos climbed out of the cage to shake "Iron" Mike's hand after his own victory. Does this mean MMA has finally been accepted by the mainstream? I certainly hope so. Not least because I want to see more boxers enter the sport to test their mettle. At any rate, it was a good sign of things to come and I look forward to seeing what will happen in this sport in the future.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
UFC 160 Predictions
Tonight's card is so freaking stacked that if it was a burger, it would be as tall as the Empire State Building! We have a surging monster in Bigfoot vs. an MMA killing machine in Velasquez, the unstoppable force of Junior Dos Santos vs. the immovable object that is Mark Hunt, and two granite-fisted light heavyweights in Texiera vs. Te Huna! Not to mention that it's being kicked off by "Cowboy" Cerrone and Gray "The Bully" Maynard! Here are my predictions for this totally awesome PPV!
Cerrone vs. Noons: This is a no-brainer. While Cerrone has trouble in title eliminators, he usually dominates in any other match. I see "Cowboy" welcoming K.J. to the UFC with a brutal KO.
Winner: Cerrone by KO.
Maynard vs. Grant: This one is going to be a little closer than Cerrone vs. Noons, but still a no-brainer. Maynard is going to out-wrestle Grant on his way to yet another lightweight title shot.
Winner: Maynard by decision.
Teixiera vs. Te Huna: Kudos to Te Huna for taking on the most feared man in the light heavyweight division not named Jon Jones. That being said, I believe Teixiera is on a whole different level. Will he KO Te Huna? Probably not. Will he go for the submission after Te Huna doesn't go down as easily as he hoped? I'm practically certain of it.
Winner: Teixiera by submission.
Hunt vs. Dos Santos: This one is tougher to call. Both men are fantastic strikers who can take down a bull elephant with one punch and they have pretty strong chins. For that reason, I believe this will be decided on the ground. I'm definitely rooting for Hunt, but logic dictates that the more well-rounded Dos Santos will whip out his Brazilian jiu-jitsu to take this one.
Winner: Dos Santos by submission.
Velasquez vs. Bigfoot: I made the mistake of underestimating Bigfoot Silva before. It ended up with me picking my jaw up off the floor after watching him break Overeem's face. I think he will put up a much better fight this time around than he did in his previous bout against Velasquez. That being said, unlike Overeem, Velasquez doesn't hold Bigfoot in complete and utter contempt. Due to that, I don't see him foolishly dropping his hands and toying with Bigfoot until he gets his teeth knocked down his throat. I see Velasquez getting another victory, albeit in the third or fourth round instead of the first this time.
Winner: Velasquez by KO.
Cerrone vs. Noons: This is a no-brainer. While Cerrone has trouble in title eliminators, he usually dominates in any other match. I see "Cowboy" welcoming K.J. to the UFC with a brutal KO.
Winner: Cerrone by KO.
Maynard vs. Grant: This one is going to be a little closer than Cerrone vs. Noons, but still a no-brainer. Maynard is going to out-wrestle Grant on his way to yet another lightweight title shot.
Winner: Maynard by decision.
Teixiera vs. Te Huna: Kudos to Te Huna for taking on the most feared man in the light heavyweight division not named Jon Jones. That being said, I believe Teixiera is on a whole different level. Will he KO Te Huna? Probably not. Will he go for the submission after Te Huna doesn't go down as easily as he hoped? I'm practically certain of it.
Winner: Teixiera by submission.
Hunt vs. Dos Santos: This one is tougher to call. Both men are fantastic strikers who can take down a bull elephant with one punch and they have pretty strong chins. For that reason, I believe this will be decided on the ground. I'm definitely rooting for Hunt, but logic dictates that the more well-rounded Dos Santos will whip out his Brazilian jiu-jitsu to take this one.
Winner: Dos Santos by submission.
Velasquez vs. Bigfoot: I made the mistake of underestimating Bigfoot Silva before. It ended up with me picking my jaw up off the floor after watching him break Overeem's face. I think he will put up a much better fight this time around than he did in his previous bout against Velasquez. That being said, unlike Overeem, Velasquez doesn't hold Bigfoot in complete and utter contempt. Due to that, I don't see him foolishly dropping his hands and toying with Bigfoot until he gets his teeth knocked down his throat. I see Velasquez getting another victory, albeit in the third or fourth round instead of the first this time.
Winner: Velasquez by KO.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Empathizing With Greg Jackson On Preparing For Different Opponents
Tonight, I learned firsthand how tough it is to fight two different, high-level opponents. While I still don't agree with Greg Jackson saying that 8 days wasn't enough time for Jones to prepare for Sonnen, I now understand why he felt that way. When dealing with high-level opponents, strategy and preparation matter a lot more than size, strength, and speed. I found that out when sparring Jeremy and Sifu Amanda.
Jeremy is swift and strong He is very creative with his striking and combos, hitting from every angle imaginable. I compare his style to that of Anthony Pettis: you never know where the next attack is going to come from.
On the other hand, Sifu Amanda is technical and calculating. She patiently figures out your rhythm before hitting you with accurate, well-timed kicks. I compare her style to that of Mauricio "Shogun" Rua: wherever she aims, she hits. It's that simple.
Against Jeremy, I had the most success when I crowded him and cut off his space, turning the match into more of a brawl. Against Sifu Amanda, I found that it was better for me to keep my distance and counter-strike whenever she went in for the kill. In other words, against Jeremy, I fought like Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, whereas against Sifu Amanda I fought more like Lyoto Machida.
I still have make some adjustments to my fighting style. For example, even though I tired Jeremy out and made the fight more competitive, he still landed more strikes, so I need to improve my defense while in the clinch. When it comes to Sifu Amanda, on the other hand, I need to apply more pressure to break her focus and concentration. One thing is clear: I can't fight Jeremy the same way that I fight Sifu Amanda and vice versa.
Jeremy would run circles around me if I tried to evade and counter-strike, whereas Sifu Amanda would kick me into oblivion if I tried to brawl with her. I could only imagine how hard it would be to adjust for differences between two UFC-level opponents. So when it comes to Greg Jackson, I can definitely empathize with him. While I don't agree with his opinion on that particular event, I do agree with this: it is important to tailor your approach to each individual opponent.
Jeremy is swift and strong He is very creative with his striking and combos, hitting from every angle imaginable. I compare his style to that of Anthony Pettis: you never know where the next attack is going to come from.
On the other hand, Sifu Amanda is technical and calculating. She patiently figures out your rhythm before hitting you with accurate, well-timed kicks. I compare her style to that of Mauricio "Shogun" Rua: wherever she aims, she hits. It's that simple.
Against Jeremy, I had the most success when I crowded him and cut off his space, turning the match into more of a brawl. Against Sifu Amanda, I found that it was better for me to keep my distance and counter-strike whenever she went in for the kill. In other words, against Jeremy, I fought like Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, whereas against Sifu Amanda I fought more like Lyoto Machida.
I still have make some adjustments to my fighting style. For example, even though I tired Jeremy out and made the fight more competitive, he still landed more strikes, so I need to improve my defense while in the clinch. When it comes to Sifu Amanda, on the other hand, I need to apply more pressure to break her focus and concentration. One thing is clear: I can't fight Jeremy the same way that I fight Sifu Amanda and vice versa.
Jeremy would run circles around me if I tried to evade and counter-strike, whereas Sifu Amanda would kick me into oblivion if I tried to brawl with her. I could only imagine how hard it would be to adjust for differences between two UFC-level opponents. So when it comes to Greg Jackson, I can definitely empathize with him. While I don't agree with his opinion on that particular event, I do agree with this: it is important to tailor your approach to each individual opponent.
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