Today I’m reviewing the Fight Scout app that is geared toward fighters, promoters, managers, coaches, and fans. In the words of its creators, it will revolutionize and change the way the combat sports industry works. Let’s see if there is any merit to what they’re saying. THE FOUNDER The founder of the app is Lubomir Guedjev, a pioneer of MMA and BJJ in Bulgaria, an ex-professional MMA fighter, a second-degree black belt in BJJ, and a long-time ADCC referee. An accomplished event manager, he has organized over 500 events so far. This includes the coordination of 7 world championships and ove ..read more

Today I will show you a short and a bit monotonous video to explain one of the most common mistakes in training. You can see Marko (33 years old) in the clip during his third boxing training. Today, for the first time, he is learning the rear hook and is doing well. First, I had him practice stationary, and then: lead step-rear step-rotation, then go back. In the beginning, I insist on these simple basics (movement, precise steps, rotation of the feet, hips, and shoulders, one fist protecting the face while the other one is punching, using the correct impact surface when hitting, short exhala ..read more

Here are the tactics and techniques that Israel Adesanya uses to defend against grappling and wrestling. In this particular case he used them versus Robert Whittaker in their second fight at UFC 271. The post The secret to Adesanya’s grappling and wrestling defense appeared first on MMA Coach ..read more

Here is how to build an affordable but high-quality MMA/BJJ/Judo mat area in your home. Apart from the step-by-step instructional, I also included other mat options for you to consider. The post DIY home MMA mats: a complete step-by-step tutorial appeared first on MMA Coach ..read more

Here is the breakdown of the fight between Julianna Pena and Amanda Nunes. The post The secret to Julianna Pena’s victory over Amanda Nunes appeared first on MMA Coach ..read more

  About the Author: Dan Barmatz is the Content Manager and Editor of XMARTIAL, a long-time practitioner of Martial arts, with experience in BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai, Aikido, Krav Maga, and more. Currently training in Team Bert under Professor Eran Bert.   Is it too late to start BJJ when you’re 30 and up? Not at all! But it’s going to be a bumpy road, much bumpier than your amazing early 20’s. I happen to know as I trained in both, with a huge break in between. I have always trained in martial arts, ever since I can remember, but the first time I did BJJ was when I was 23. Needless to ..read more

Today, my student (Marko Davitkov) and I are analyzing the fight between Beneil Dariush and Tony Ferguson that took place at UFC 262. We are specifically going to talk about Ferguson’s failed D’Arce choke and how he could have made it work, and also about the poor GNP of Dariush, and what he can do to fix it. The post Beneil Dariush VS Tony Ferguson post fight analysis (failed D’Arce and poor GNP) appeared first on MMA Coach ..read more

Here is my analysis of the fight between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler that took place at UFC 262. I explain a few mistakes that cost Chandler the title. The post Charles Oliveira VS Michael Chandler: post-fight analysis (fundamentals, economy of movement, power) appeared first on MMA Coach ..read more

Here is a breakdown of a fight between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns that took place at UFC 258. And my Dutch kickboxing rant. The post Kamaru Usman VS Gilbert Burns post-fight analysis (+ Dutch kickboxing rant) appeared first on MMA Coach ..read more

Here is a breakdown of a fight between Rodolfo Vieira VS Anthony Hernandez that took place at UFC 258. I explain why Hernandez was able to submit one of the best grapplers in the world. The post Striker ignores his coaches and submits multiple BJJ world champion appeared first on MMA Coach ..read more