Boxing vs MMA - My 80/20 Theory

https://www.myboxingcoach.com - This is my first ever MMA-related video.

I am a boxing coach – I have no significant expertise in MMA

I get asked lots about not just MMA, but also street-fighting.

Those things are not my specialism so I can only ever give theoretical responses and I always err on the side of caution.

I don’t want my misplaced advice, however well intentioned, to get someone hurt. I take this stuff seriously – I take your wellbeing seriously.

What I have done is talked some of my theories through with practicing MMA guys. However, for me to truly know this stuff I would need to spend a couple of technical sessions per week with an MMA fighter and do that over a 6 to 8 week period to truly know and watch them execute it in the octagon. I’ve never done this.

However, I have a theory and it’s an 80/20 theory.

I reckon that 80% of what I could coach a fighter would get an MMA fighter hurt.

But I also reckon that 20% of what I coach a fighter could give an MMA fighter a unique advantage in the octagon.

I want to talk very briefly through:

• The similarities between the two codes – boxing and MMA
• A couple of key differences
• Then examine the key differentiator and why this is the key to applying boxing in the MMA environment.

Key similarities

1. They both climb the steps – massive respect for combatants in each
2. Importance of tactics – pressure, southpaw/orthodox etc.
3. Punches are used

Key differences

1. Obvious things – gloves, fight platform, round duration etc.
2. Punches are used – grappling, clinch, kicks and groundwork.
3. The Stance – my focus for this video

The Stance

Boxing stance ‘fencing style’ – MMA (kickboxing) square
Why important – the 5 ranges.

80% of detailed coaching in boxing involves mid and short range. A boxer’s stance at mid/short range in MMA is an absolute liability.

So, the 20%.

Boxers do use the square stance, but generally not at long range. Shot length and impaired mobility. At close range it can increase hooking and uppercut power.

The key for the MMA fighter.

Manage a fight at long range – a boxer can retreat under control whilst throwing shots much more quickly than an attacker can advance under control and with less risk.

Know when to drop into your conventional MMA stance to avoid the takedown and deal with the horrors of close range MMA work (horrors to me anyway).

Key takeaway:

1. Long range boxers stance, phased attacks long range shots and controlling range.
2. Change the stance at the right moment to the square model to deal with your conventional MMA tactics.

Love to hear your thoughts.

Видео Boxing vs MMA - My 80/20 Theory канала Fran Sands