Striking Thoughts: Recent Episodes
David Christian and Roy Foreman
Welcome to Striking Thoughts. I’m David Christian, creator of The Modern Martial Artist, the largest combat sports analysis channel on YouTube. Let’s talk about the techniques involved in boxing, kickboxing, MMA, and other martial arts and combat sports.
UFC 227 was filled with action packed fights. Cejudo vs "Mighty Mouse" Demetrius Johnson was a thrilling 5 rounder with a surprising end. Munoz vs Johns showcased two highly skilled fighters putting it all on the line, and TJ Dillashaw vs Cody Garbrandt will no doubt become a classic.
Time to take a look at the strategies that decided the fight between two of the best contenders in the sport. There are a lot of intricacies and high level techniques that went into this fight, we have a lot to talk about.
Who do you think won the insane fight between Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero?
Terence Crawford beat Jeff Horn at his own game, and piled his unique techniques on for good measure.
Robert Whittaker vs Yoel Romero 1:40 Terence Crawford vs Jeff Horn 21:42 Power of the Pros: https://www.modernmartialartist.com/downloads/power-of-the-pros/ Footwork Wins Fights: https://www.modernmartialartist.com/downloads/footwork-wins-fights/ Podcast: https://www.modernmartialartist.com/category/striking-thoughts/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/modernmartialartist
Why was this fight between Darren Till and Wonderboy Thompson so controversial? Let's take a look at the ways a counter puncher can draw out his opponents attack, and why Wonderboy failed to do so. Books by David Christian of The Modern Martial Artist Power of the Pros: https://www.modernmartialartist.com/downloads/power-of-the-pros/ Footwork Wins Fights: https://www.modernmartialartist.com/downloads/footwork-wins-fights/
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When Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali stepped into the ring, to many they were not mere men, but champions of their respective causes. To the crowd, each man encompassed the values of two opposing sides. It was a sort of trial by combat, with the victorious combatant striking a major blow for their own ideology. For Ali, this was intentional and very much wanted, and for Frazier, it was very much not so.
These men brought into the light three major conflicts that had been brewing for years. There was the very real environment of racism that had permeated America for years, with segregation having just been ended 6 years earlier, there was American Youth’s rebellion against the draft for what most considered a pointless, bloody war, and there was the personal rivalry between the two warriors. Ali was furious at the man he considered a usurper to the heavyweight throne, and Frazier was ready to kill Ali for the disrespect he had been shown. Books by David Christian of The Modern Martial Artist Power of the Pros: https://www.modernmartialartist.com/downloads/power-of-the-pros/ Footwork Wins Fights: https://www.modernmartialartist.com/downloads/footwork-wins-fights/
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