Pro Striking

L-Guard Defensive Tactics - Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway

Watching Ilia right hand a Nelk boy from the L-Guard was cool.

The L-Guard is the term we are going to use to describe the position of the lead arm extended out at an almost right angle.

Mid-Range Left Hook: Technique Tips

Fundamental punching technique is always an area worth spending some time on! I apologise for the audio issues in this one! I am slowly upgrading my equipment and the lapel mic I used for this vide...

The Pro Strikers Club

Introducing the "Pro Strikers Club" which will be an elite tier for those wanting individualised coaching. From personalised video analysis, training guidance, and answering questions about the spo...

Chingiz Stance Switch Drills - Orthodox to Southpaw

A couple of stance switching drills with athletes at the UFC PI in Shanghai.

Chingiz Allazov - Switch Hitting Genius

The advanced viewing of the Pro Striking Chingiz Allazov Switch Hitting Breakdown!

How to Film Study - Pro Striking Explained...sort of

In this video, we discuss everything from film study, breaking down a fighter, creating videos' specifically for youtube, improving as a martial artist, pro srtriking origins, why boxing is the bes...

Masato vs Virgil: Turning an Opponent

In this video, we break down Masato Kobayashi vs Virgil Kalakoda examining the details of picking a side to attack from and turning an opponent.

Jab Tactics and Creating an Attacking Opportunity

In this session, I work on some jab tactics and creating an opportunity to attack through some gear 1 tactics with athletes at the UFC PI in Shanghai.

When is it a Good time to Attack?

This video is a short piece on opportune times to initiate an attack on an opponent with the disclaimer that fighting is inherently dangerous!

RTU Rnd 1 over

Hello, Patrons! Now that the first round of Road to UFC is behind us, I’m eager to refocus on Patreon and YouTube and start uploading new content over the coming days and weeks. Mark and I were p...

Basic Gear 2 Tactics & a Great time to Jab

In this video we will be looking at some basic tactics you can implement in your sparring. The focus will be capitalising on an opponents' footwork and turning an opponent to be able to lead as the...

Change Up Jabs and Pure Fighting: Joe Joyce Jnr Watch along with UFC PI Head Striking coach Mark Timms

In this episode, I sit down with UFC PI Head Striking Coach Mark Timms to dive deep into all things fighting, as we break down Joe Joyce Jr.’s infamous bare-knuckle bout with Big Patrick Nevin. W...

Stance Switching Concepts

In this video, we break down some stance switching concepts from a 121 taught with UFC PI Academy athletes.

Learn The Fighting Man's Jab

In this video, UFC PI Head Striking Coach Mark Timms breaks down several variations of the jab, as used by some of the top bare-knuckle fighters in the world. In a fight where there’s no time lim...

Patreon Question: Thoughts on Dealing with a Counter Fighter

In this video, we take a look at how to approach fighting a counter-fighter.

Patreon Question Answered: Mid-Range Rules for Shorter Fighters

Closing the Distance

In this video, we will look at some fundamental drills to close the distance.

UFC Fight Camp Breakdown

In this video, I’ll take you through the process that goes into breaking down an opponent and how this can be applied to tactics in a fight camp.

"Just Knock him out" Carillo vs Anane

I'm experimenting with a new video format in this one. With my busy schedule, it's becoming increasingly difficult to produce in-depth film studies regularly for both YouTube and Patreon. My goal i...

Petr Yan: High Guard Pressure Tactics

In this video, we take a closer look at the fundamentals that make up a good high guard defense and how Petr Yan has incorporated it into his offensive game in the UFC.

Who wants some Petr Yan?

Hello Patrons! The last month has been pretty quiet on my end, for which I apologise. Between Christmas and Chinese New Year, which involved myself having to travel from Shanghai to Birmingham with...

Long Guard Fundmentals

A quick look at long guard fundamentals

When is it a Good Time to Attack?

In this video, I answer a Patrons question on when it is a good time to go, particularly when an opponent is retreating whilst still in stance. I will be talking through a 121 session with professi...

Left Hook Like Canelo

In this video, I break down the various ways Canelo throws his left hook during a 121 session with Chinese MMA fighter Huang Yuele.

Head Movement for Pressure Fighters - Changing Head Slots

In this video, I go through a 121 session with Chinese professional MMA Fighter Huang Yuele on a look he can use to improve his defense while applying pressure. This can be great for shorter fighte...

Jab Variations: Part 2 - Freestyle Pad work Explained

Continuing from the previous video, we will examine jab variations incorporated into freestyle pad work. We will talk about positional awareness concerning the opponent, moving left and right, and ...

5 Jab Variations: Part 1

In this video, we look at 5 different ways to throw the jab.

Topuria vs Holloway Breakdown

Don't Get Knocked Out - Rules for the Mid Range

In this video, we will look at the most dangerous range for striking and how to operate safely there. This is taken from the syllabus we've been working on at the UFC PI Shanghai led by head striki...

The Shield and High Guard Catch Counters

In this video we will be looking at some defensive options from the mid range