Archive for February, 2010

Paul Daley counters with a powerful jab

Semtex Never Sleeps

© Marc Wickert  www.knucklepit.com

All photos copyright 2004 Zuffa LLC
Photography by Joshua Hedges

Special thanks to Wad Alameddine

“I just want to be known as one of the baddest ‘mothers’ (abridged version) in UFC,” said Paul Daley, prior to his exchange with Dustin Hazelett at UFC 108.  And after just two appearances in the Octagon, Daley is well on the way to earning that reputation, having chalked up vicious wins in both matches, with neither bout seeing out the first round.

Hazelett is one of the best BJJ practitioners in the welterweight division, and he said of Daley, “His weakness is clearly his grappling ability… I’m going to beat this guy and there’s nothing he can do to me.”

Paul was happy to verbally spar with Dustin and answered, “With one shot I can take your head off… I’m not talking smack, I’m trying to knock you out.  You stop me doing that.  That’s your job.”

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Anderson Silva Boxing for MMA

a Brian Rule Production
presented by Victory Belt
© Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com

No Champion in the UFC dominates his division more than Anderson “The Spider” Silva, to the point where he currently has to move up a weight class in search of worthy opponents.  And when Anderson moved from middleweight to light heavyweight and took on one of the hardest men in MMA, Forrest Griffin, Silva totally outclassed the former belt holder before knocking him out at just 3.23 into the opening round.  So it’s no wonder fight fans are eager to learn all they can from The Spider in his Victory Belt series of DVDs.

All tactics on BOXING for MMA are demonstrated in both orthodox and southpaw application and cover seven main categories:

Footwork

Punching Techniques

Parrying Techniques

Blocking Techniques

Evasive Movements

Dirty Boxing Clinch

Shadow Boxing & Sparring

Footwork  

• Basic Movement (attacking and defending footwork, including sidestep, forward and back step)
• Shuffle Step (covering distance forward and backward without breaking stance)
• Forward/Backward Switch Stance (excellent for attacking or countering opponent’s attack)
• Inside Pivot (prevents opponent from achieving dominant angle of attack)
• Outside Pivot (again, prevents him from gaining dominant angle of attack, but also enables you to gain dominant angle from opposite side)

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Anderson Silva Takedowns & Takedown Defense for MMA

a Brian Rule Production
presented by Victory Belt
© Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com

Another blockbuster DVD from “The Spider”.  Anderson Silva is best known for his impeccable strike game because his fights rarely go any further than his dominating stand-up game.  But on this DVD you’ll witness The Spider’s devastating takedowns and defense against takedowns that will blow your opponents away.

All tactics on TAKEDOWNS & TAKEDOWN DEFENSE for MMA are in revolutionary technique presentation featuring both orthodox and southpaw optical flow replays, and cover seven main categories:

Takedowns: Set Up With Strikes

Takedowns: Countering Strikes

Takedowns: Over-Under Position

Takedowns: Double Underhook Control

Countering the Shot

Countering the Single Leg: Reversals

Countering the Single Leg: Submissions

Takedowns: Set Up With Strikes

• Setting up takedowns with strikes to the head, and revealing which takedowns correspond with your decoy strikes.
• Double leg takedown after jab/cross combo.
• Kneeblock takedown after cross.
• High single scoop takedown after cross.
• Hand bump to high single – alternate finish.
• Sukui Nage takedown after cross and jab whilst facing off in opposite stance.
• Sukui Nage takedown after cross and jab whilst facing off in same stance.
• Ouchi Gari inside trip takedown after jab and cross against more experienced competitor.
• Harai Goshi hip throw after cross and uppercut.
• Kata Guruma fireman’s carry after jab and cross.

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Anderson Silva Striking Combos for MMA

a Brian Rule Production
presented by Victory Belt
© Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com

This is the third installment in DVDs from “The Spider” and Striking Combos for MMA is definitely another valuable member in the series, featuring killer combos from the most successful middleweight in UFC history. 

All tactics on Striking Combos for MMA are in revolutionary technique presentation featuring both orthodox and southpaw optical flow replays, and cover five main categories:

Boxing Combos: Attacking

Boxing Combos: Countering

Muay Thai Combos: Attacking

Muay Thai Combos: Countering

Combo Drills

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Anderson Silva: Muay Thai Clinch for MMA

a Brian Rule Production
presented by Victory Belt
© Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com

This is the fourth installment in DVDs from “The Spider”, and if there’s one person you don’t want to get caught in a Thai clinch with, it’s Anderson Silva – the most successful middleweight in UFC history.

Silva’s trademark Muay Thai clinches have featured in most of his fights, including two title fights with Rich Franklin ( UFCs 64 and 77), a non-title fight against Travis Lutter (UFC 67) and his title defense against Dan Henderson (UFC 82).

Muay Thai Clinch for MMA is another Victory Belt treasure chest of valuable information for any MMA or Thai boxing enthusiast.

All tactics on Muay Thai Clinch for MMA are in revolutionary technique presentation featuring both orthodox and southpaw optical flow replays, and cover eight main categories:
Clinch Fundamentals
Attacking & Controlling Whilst Breaking His Posture
Countering Escape Attempts
Escaping Opponent’s Thai Clinch & Counterattacking: Knee Attacks
Escaping Opponent’s Thai Clinch & Counterattacking: Elbow Attacks
Over-Under Attacks
Body-Lock Counterattacks
Clinch Sparring

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