12 Tips to Fighting BIGGER Opponents

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • Today I'll be sharing 12 tips to fighting opponents that are significantly bigger than you! This tutorial is made up of an accumulation of sparring footage of me sparring opponents at least 40 LBS heavier than me! Remember that these are just general strategies and if your opponent is more skilled than you, no matter their size, chances are you'll still lose - but it will definitely decrease the amount of times you get hit!
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  • @MMAShredded
    @MMAShredded  4 года назад +165

    Damnnn doesn't it suck when you're paired with someone 40 lbs bigger than you?
    We've all been there before, but I hope these tips and strategies at least help you gain the upper hand!
    And if you haven't done your workout for the day, follow me for 45 minutes in a full striking class: ruclips.net/video/Bn9V37MKoGA/видео.html
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    • @mshebmohamed1076
      @mshebmohamed1076 3 года назад +7

      i have to fight someone 60-70 pounds heavier than me and i’m only 100 pounds also box and wrestle ): it’s like they are proud when they win like bro

    • @mayanstella2885
      @mayanstella2885 3 года назад +2

      Fr man I'm 120lb fighting 180lb ..ima try to learn as much as I can

    • @caseycollum3003
      @caseycollum3003 3 года назад

      I have one guy at my gym who is not a great sparring partner. He does not realize his own power and gave me a concussion DURING PRACTICE. He’s 6ft 6” 210lbs very thin build. I am 18lbs 6ft and I am used to dealing with taller opponents, but he is taller than me and a counter fighter so every time I throw something I get countered. Never been so frustrated in my life. Never had a larger counter puncher and I’ve been kickboxing for 2 years

    • @infidel900rr
      @infidel900rr 2 года назад +2

      I love the controlled sparring in your videos. When I was training, sparring always seemed to go to 0 to 100 real quick. Made it hard to really practice and learn.

    • @counterkidnapping1737
      @counterkidnapping1737 2 года назад

      I don't want to be coached by you. I want you to live in my house so you can train me everyday

  • @Jason_bluebla_blaha
    @Jason_bluebla_blaha 4 года назад +623

    Idk why but it's soo satisfying watching you fight... it's very motivating

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +34

      haha thanks Jason!!

    • @TheNitroPython
      @TheNitroPython 4 года назад +40

      Cause it’s real shit bro, his actually doing the damn thing unlike a lot of other Channels where they just show you glory shot training clips.

    • @Jza_Dragon
      @Jza_Dragon 4 года назад +6

      Motivated AF right now

    • @thebrucenasty
      @thebrucenasty 4 года назад +14

      because we are watching the fruits of concentrated, passionate labor

    • @c.m.harishprashanth8596
      @c.m.harishprashanth8596 4 года назад +1

      Same

  • @John-ps2kz
    @John-ps2kz 8 месяцев назад +20

    1:35 Don't stand and bang
    2:22 use quick footwork
    3:05 Don't get trapped
    3:20 strike back and circle out
    4:02 Be defensive and evasive
    5:16 counter alot
    5:34 Use explosive blitz movement
    6:07 hit the body
    6:25 then follow up upstairs
    6:44 u can also use high kicks
    6:55 chop the legs
    7:32 takedown when tired
    8:39 catch their kicks
    9:39 use speed

  • @liamcage7208
    @liamcage7208 4 года назад +171

    I'm the big guy in the room, 6'5" 225lbs. The smaller guys (anyone under 6 feet) always seem to play my game and let me take advantage of my reach. I've learned to in-fight pretty well to counter those guys who try to get in close. So this is what experience has shown me works well against me;
    1) keep moving. It takes a lot of energy to move 225lbs and I'll likely get tired before you (unless your cardio sucks)
    2) don't hover at long range, I have ridiculously long legs. stay at your best range for you but circle (see step 1)
    3) leg kicks. reduce my mobility further by chopping at my legs
    4) double and single leg takedowns. tall guys are unusually susceptible to those and even if you don't take me down they're exhausting to defend against.
    Erik Britz below basically said the same thing as did the video. I'm just confirming that as a big guy the strategy works.
    P.S. after the clinch break fast and stay covered up, I almost always catch a guy with my reach on the way out, I've scored knock outs that way.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +18

      haha thanks for sharing your experience! cheers brother!

    • @bronstet
      @bronstet 4 года назад +7

      Generous of you to share this insight, Liam. Thanks. I'll post my own as one of the smaller fighters above.

    • @JTPyrus
      @JTPyrus Год назад +1

      That is how a daniel cormier or fedor fought In their prime. Oh yoel Romero, I am about 6 foot, but I am a grappler so I would not like to be standing with you true

    • @MapleisCrack
      @MapleisCrack Год назад

      You shouldn't be knocking out in sparring.

    • @-Ice_Cold-
      @-Ice_Cold- Год назад

      You're not big guy comparing to someone who 7'0 and 225 lbs for 6'5 ain't big.

  • @ives3572
    @ives3572 4 года назад +840

    I believe that no matter how skilled you are as a fighter, when you fight a bigger opponent who is also skilled, you are still at a great disadvantage.

    • @bruhallmyhomiesknowispain4764
      @bruhallmyhomiesknowispain4764 4 года назад +240

      That's what Jeff said at the start...

    • @khonyeleaglefergumedov9175
      @khonyeleaglefergumedov9175 4 года назад +182

      But some big untrained guys act tough and beleive they can beat mma fighters. But in reality any flyweight will break their legs

    • @therealjesus1317
      @therealjesus1317 4 года назад +14

      khony 'el eagle' fergumedov exactly

    • @erikbritz8095
      @erikbritz8095 4 года назад +41

      Exactly my trainer is a Pro fighter and decently big he can destroy me even on my best day meanwhile some of the 200 pound+ kickboxers in my gym can't take me and the reason is skill level i'm IMO decently developed but nothing close to a Pro.

    • @erikbritz8095
      @erikbritz8095 4 года назад +17

      @@khonyeleaglefergumedov9175 it would still be hard i fight at 125 to 135 and i can beat big boys but it will still be hard as in they will take a shot better then you might expect but other then that their like punching bags.

  • @nestialityorbecrophillia5335
    @nestialityorbecrophillia5335 4 года назад +365

    We need a video on how to fight an elderly opponent. Im sick of my grandma beating my ass

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +28

      haha!

    • @Xavi_LX
      @Xavi_LX 3 года назад +6

      Nah man grandparents hit different 😂😂take a dive

    • @kagenotatsumaki
      @kagenotatsumaki 3 года назад +9

      Just run away my dude, they can't catch you! XD

    • @ruy_lopez5880
      @ruy_lopez5880 3 года назад +1

      Hahahhahaha😂

    • @sunnyrk5478
      @sunnyrk5478 3 года назад +3

      Counter punches if they don’t work flying knee pins the nail

  • @erikbritz8095
    @erikbritz8095 4 года назад +296

    Since im always the smaller guy(5ft 7) i already knew these from experience and i will just arrange them differently.
    1.)Move around your opponent not backwards.
    2.)Attack the body as fast as possible
    3.)Attack the legs as fast as possible too
    4.)Make them chase you
    5.)Never let the bigger man get a hold of you(Grappling) always frame on them and get out and away.
    other then this there is combo's etc. as you mentioned that help a lot but i feel these first four is the bread and butter of beating a larger opponent, fun part is i have a 6ft 4 kickboxer in my gym and he is great practice for me.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +30

      nice! thanks for your advice!

    • @counterkidnapping1737
      @counterkidnapping1737 4 года назад +6

      That's what Firas Zahabi taught on his vids "how to fight bigger guy".
      Circle out, move in out left right, zig zagging, make that bigger guy chase you, don't stand in front of him because he can grab your head then knee you, use your overhand as a set up or real attack, use your feint and fake, when you tied up you wanna breakfree asap try to breakfree no matter what or he'll pick you up then slam you, try to shoot single leg on the head inside, when you clinch try to have an underhook the arm just one arm not both of them.

    • @erikbritz8095
      @erikbritz8095 4 года назад +2

      ​@@counterkidnapping1737 Oh no my man Firas has probably even better strats for larger opponents then me and damn when i wrote my comment it was from a striking point of view and not MMA plus you pointed out the biggest one in MMA. now like you shared never let the bigger man get a hold of you damn thanx man reason i didn't mention it is cause i come from a strong wrestling base and recently have been rolling with heavyweights and even they can't out grapple me BUT my luck will run out it's only cause these guys are not that high of a belt in BJJ or wrestling based HW's so yes thanx for pointing it out Firas is the King of strats in my opinion.

    • @counterkidnapping1737
      @counterkidnapping1737 4 года назад

      @@erikbritz8095 in wrestling maybe it's fine to let the bigger man grab your neck but not in MMA.
      Anyway, maybe you wanna see Connor Mcgregor vs Bjorn Hafthor (a strongman champion, 6 ft 8, 300lbs plus). Connor got grabbed multiple times on his head because he stayed too long in front of him, luckly Connor can get out of it. Yeah, it was not a real fight but more likely a play fighting but from there you can learn how to fight a big guy.
      Just type on RUclips "Connor Mcgregor vs Bjorn Hafthor"

    • @erikbritz8095
      @erikbritz8095 4 года назад

      ​@@counterkidnapping1737 no man i just forgot to mention the last point i'll add it now mind you also forgot bout framing and scrambling away if a big man tries to take you down.

  • @jeremyg591
    @jeremyg591 4 года назад +114

    I've been learning Mike Tyson's 'peek-a-boo' style of fighting and applying it to kick boxing. There is a lot of underrated strategies I think still apply to mma. Tyson could counter jab a tall guy and ruin his rhythm because he would always slip right, down, or left while jabbing.
    I hope someday Jeff dissects Mike's footwork, head movement, and angle cuts to apply them to mma because it is so underrated.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +48

      ill see what I can do James!!

    • @TheSkullCrossbone
      @TheSkullCrossbone 3 года назад +3

      that would be perfect. Though, completely different fighter but needs to be highlighted as well would be Saenchai

    • @Bloodark124
      @Bloodark124 2 года назад

      You know any good videos of Tyson doing this?

    • @agapi8439
      @agapi8439 Год назад +1

      @@Bloodark124 there’s one with him demonstrating it with Henry cejudo I think it’s called how mike Tyson closes distances and gets low or something like that

  • @Blazer__X
    @Blazer__X 4 года назад +68

    Jeff, I love seeing how you are getting sharper and sharper, when I first started following you were not this sharp; the hard work has made effect and it shows!:D That makes me really happy

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +15

      thanks man :) I appreciate it!

  • @TheSkullCrossbone
    @TheSkullCrossbone 3 года назад +46

    My problem in MT is always that it's very hard to counter the knees from much larger opponents as well as their straight punches. It needs really skilled fighters to be able to handle larger opponents. You do quite well. One in my gym is so powerful that he is able to rush into them like Tyson did and has almost no difficulties to fight them in the way he wants to.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  3 года назад +1

      thanks for watching!

    • @boshirahmed
      @boshirahmed 2 года назад

      Tyson fought guys in his own weight liimt. he had big muscles, big bones and huge neck. If you are the same weight it helps, but a bigger and skilled oponent it is almost useless which is the reason you have weight categories. Royce Grace was a middle weight talk and skinny, not exactly a five foot tall BJJ champion. There is a limit to everything.

  • @dwighthayles1226
    @dwighthayles1226 3 года назад +21

    I've learned that you have to be in better shape (conditioning) in order to execute the advice given. Great advice Jeff!

  • @gravy1770
    @gravy1770 4 года назад +30

    Yess you did a huge favor with this one. The biggest gap between pros and the people they try to teach is giving a process for choosing strategies as opposed to just listing the strategies. Thanks Jeff!

  • @unknownentity8256
    @unknownentity8256 3 года назад +18

    9:37 Damn bruh you hit him with a 10 piece combo, lmao.

  • @bronstet
    @bronstet 4 года назад +8

    Thanks for posting this. I guarantee this is the most researched question on the Internet and asked question in classes. I know it was the first and foremost thing on my mind when I began training. If only RUclips had existed back then, it would've saved me a lot of time and trouble. I would just like to add a couple of thoughts to supplement what Jeff mentioned in his video:
    1. The most dangerous assumption I see in sparring is "Him big, strong but slow and tires faster; Me small, weak but fast and and good cardio." You know what they say about assumptions, right? Don't assume a larger opponent has no speed or cardio. Make them actually prove whether they have it or not. Liam also mentioned below, but I have personally been caught by sudden bursts of speed from larger opponents who strike suddenly and quickly while I break away from them. An opponent doesn't have to be faster than you ALL the time -- he just has to be faster at the RIGHT time. And he doesn't need to outlast you in cardio if you're dazed, knocked down or knocked out.
    2. You have power. Everyone has power, even smaller people. Not as much as bigger people, but we have some. Use it appropriately. One of my favorite tactics is to either come to a sudden dead stop while my opponent chases me or simply trap a hand right away and start pounding away with a rapid blitz of short hooks, jabs and backfists. I have been graciously told by sparring partners that they were genuinely surprised at how much power I could actually put into a short throw strike. Just don't get cocky about it and remember to still move unless you want to experience how much more power your larger opponent has.
    Funniest sparring session I ever had with a larger fighter who specialized in Muay Thai many years ago. He dropped his guard and baited me to come in, clearly setting me up for something. However, I was loading a spinning back kick by lifting my back heel which he couldn't see waiting for him to come charging in to it. So we both wait there... and wait there.... and wait there. Finally he goes "Are you going to do something?" I look at him and go "I'm waiting for YOU to do something!" We both laughed and broke off and reset. As we did, I happened to glance up at the gym clock and realized we had both stood there doing nothing for nearly two minutes out of a three minute spar.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад

      thanks for the tips brother!!

    • @bronstet
      @bronstet 3 года назад

      @@blackhoodie4170 Thanks kindly.

  • @kimjong-un4216
    @kimjong-un4216 4 года назад +31

    What up my ninja

  • @left4hearts
    @left4hearts 4 года назад +31

    THANK YOU!! I literally spar bigger people all the time bc I’m short but I still have power for my size I need a video like this!

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +6

      haha awesome, glad to hear it!

  • @Kathografie
    @Kathografie 4 года назад +6

    Hey Jeff, thanks a lot. You´re by far the most influencial RUclipsr for me. It´s great that you always show the techniques in real life Sparring. That´s whats setting you apart from all the rest. Really appreciated.
    As for me, i used to train Muay Thai in my early 20´s, stopped training Muay Thai for almost 15 years and started MMA now in my late 30´s. I always spar bigger and stronger people as i´m only 5´3" and 136 lbs. One of the best tips from you is aquiring ring IQ. My Trainer tought me to be a pressure Fighter, always going forward. It still works with training partners of my own abilities, as they gas out pretty fast as you mentioned. Last time i sparred someone as tall as 6´3" who was far beyond my abilities, luckily he took it quite easy on on me.
    So my new plan is to be more evasive, try to annoy my sparring partners a little with some pokes and blitz when the opportunity arises.
    Thanks again and keep up the good work.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +2

      haha damn yeah I was taught to also fight in the pocket but im not as good with that style, and when I do against a bigger opponent, I get overpowered! So I will do that against someone taller but in my weight class! Thanks for your perspective and tips!!

  • @casbot71
    @casbot71 4 года назад +74

    What?
    No _nut shot?_
    Oh … fighting inside the ring, my bad.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +6

      haha

    • @AlexN2022
      @AlexN2022 4 года назад +2

      contrary to what "street fighters"tend to think, it's rather hard to land a nut shot on a fighter. Small target

    • @hazelstratum
      @hazelstratum 4 года назад +1

      @@AlexN2022 easy in clinch tho

    • @_ChrisPBacon_
      @_ChrisPBacon_ 3 года назад

      @@AlexN2022 only if ur slow

  • @tyronejenkins6611
    @tyronejenkins6611 4 года назад +12

    Jeff you are seriously a beast at fighting!! You should chill out and go ice skating for the next video! 💪💪

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +6

      HAHA I am actually in Calgary right now and im going to go hike in Banff!

  • @infesta7
    @infesta7 4 года назад +2

    Great vid, Jeff. I spar regularly with bigger dudes, so these really help.

  • @conspiracychris4742
    @conspiracychris4742 4 года назад +4

    Great footage and breakdown as always!

  • @nes2quick
    @nes2quick 2 года назад +2

    thanks for the tips! im a 135 fighter but most of the guys at my gym are 170+ definitely agree about tiring them with speed and staying out of clinches!

  • @abdullahabbasi8204
    @abdullahabbasi8204 4 года назад +8

    Finally, Some tips I can use in real life. Nice video 💯

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +1

      awesome thanks for watching!

  • @panbasikesarhes5903
    @panbasikesarhes5903 2 года назад +3

    Kaoklai Kaennorsing
    is a perfect example of how a small fighter can overcome a highly skilled heavyweight twice his size who outweighs him as much as 100 pounds or more utilizing sublime evasion and counter attack tactics through flawless head movement and footwork!
    No wonder he came from the same training camp as the great Saenchai and Lerdsila who are footwork and evasion masters!

  • @AdamFelibrico
    @AdamFelibrico 2 года назад +1

    Currently using this for Thrill of the Fight against The Spider. Thanks for the tips!

  • @elhefe4313
    @elhefe4313 2 года назад

    0:57 I rewinded it like 6 times just to look at that smooth teep it’s like a mix between a side kick and a teep 😩👌

  • @WhiteChocolate444
    @WhiteChocolate444 4 года назад +2

    Great technique. Thank you for sharing. Also, great editing and voice overs.

  • @JTPyrus
    @JTPyrus Год назад +1

    This advice also works for people that are professional and have a weight division. Say you are a 5'10 ww and cut from 175 vs a 6'1 ww who cuts from 190.

  • @jackson102788
    @jackson102788 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for this information. I spar with a guy who's bigger then me, most times I find myself in the positions you talked about. I found myself over compensating, when I think the answer to my problem is more movement, but that means better cardio!

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  3 года назад

      awesome thanks for watching!

  • @everettengineers4603
    @everettengineers4603 3 года назад +1

    As a "bigger opponent," thanks for letting me know what to look for!!

  • @PankajSingh-pn8ch
    @PankajSingh-pn8ch 4 года назад +1

    Too good Jeff .. This is just awesome .
    You are master of techniques .. it’s nice to see you demonstrate these techniques with real action

  • @天-r6v
    @天-r6v 3 года назад

    You are amazing and talented. I’ve learned a lot from you and I’ve sparred with someone who was in spec ops. Ur stuff works. Keep it up.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  3 года назад

      that's awesome man thanks for the feedback!!

  • @h-1254
    @h-1254 3 года назад

    Your videos are no doubt the best fighting resource out there as you are practicing live what you preach

  • @berkaycihan6503
    @berkaycihan6503 4 года назад +2

    Man! You are gonna be legend just you know that

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +1

      haha thanks brother it means a lot!

  • @gianniskritikos9432
    @gianniskritikos9432 4 года назад +7

    From watching this i had a thought: since you have been in so many sparrings and fights, could you tell us what are the most common strikes and combos fighters tend to use and how you counter them? Just a random thought, great video once again !

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +8

      I like that idea! thanks for the suggestion and ill see what I can do!!

  • @bryanedds8922
    @bryanedds8922 4 года назад +1

    My man Chan! Thanks for this!

  • @kenf333
    @kenf333 3 года назад +1

    The various parts where you mention the usual lack or less of cardio on the bigger guy's part is golden. More muscles require more oxygen to fuel them and therefore a stronger cardiovascular system as a result. If you've ever seen some of those videos of strongmen trying to do gymnastics, yes they're strong, but they usually lack in the cardio department and gas out within seconds of doing some intense gymnastics.
    This video couldn't have been more well-put together.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  3 года назад

      thank you :)

    • @jayp6638
      @jayp6638 Год назад

      I think that’s only true in extreme cases, where your opponent is much larger than you. I’m 5’8” 150, and I’ve sparred guy that are taller and 25 pounds heavier, and they have just as good cardio and sometimes better. Bigger lungs maybe? Idk

  • @abcd-do6tf
    @abcd-do6tf 4 года назад

    Jeff helps a lot especially for us not trained. Love and support from Philippines

  • @laughtermaster89
    @laughtermaster89 3 года назад +1

    Great video as always Jeff.
    What about an opponent who is the same size but a naturally gifted, more explosive, fast twitch touch of death person that all you have is endurance on. My guess from watching you is:
    1. Long guard
    2. Circle away from power hand
    3. Evasion
    4. Lure them into takedowns when they over commit
    Wanted to get your input on weathering that initial storm! 😁

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  3 года назад +1

      haha at the end of the day, it comes down to who is more skilled!

    • @laughtermaster89
      @laughtermaster89 3 года назад +1

      @@MMAShredded Good point. Just keep training. I can't wait to see more of you training and fighting. Always a pleasure friend.

  • @gapaintball7811
    @gapaintball7811 4 года назад

    Strikings looking extra crispy as usual, can't wait to see you fight again.

  • @Stoigniew666
    @Stoigniew666 Год назад

    Great tips. I also second the How-to-Tyson-in-MMA. Would be splendid! Cheers and keep the content going!

  • @outrunqwerty5630
    @outrunqwerty5630 4 года назад +1

    I've been waiting for this video for soooo long, thank you!

  • @rmkgames
    @rmkgames 4 года назад +3

    As one of the smallest guys in my gym (5'10) this is very usefull. Thanks!

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +5

      haha smallest even at 5'10, damn!

    • @rmkgames
      @rmkgames 4 года назад +2

      @@MMAShredded haha yeah! i live in the netherlands so most people here are pretty much giants lmao

    • @-Ice_Cold-
      @-Ice_Cold- Год назад +1

      @@rmkgames You never seen real giants in your life. Over 6ft doesn't make you automatically a ''giant''
      People are so delusional

  • @MarcusVinicius-mk4wr
    @MarcusVinicius-mk4wr 4 года назад +2

    One move that worked well to surprise someone I was sparring was coming in orthodox throwing a double jab. Slipping off to the side switching to south paw while throwing an overhand right. He thought he was safe. Didnt notice the switch stance.

  • @yukiprice7323
    @yukiprice7323 4 года назад +4

    Love this breakdown! Definitely worth thinking about it in training, especially with the lower body takedowns

  • @artten5002
    @artten5002 4 года назад

    Gonna buy a solo class for sure SOON
    The follow along is so much fun

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад

      awesome bro , email me at jeff@mmashredded.com if you have any questions!

  • @CrowdPleeza
    @CrowdPleeza Месяц назад

    As far as self defense.
    Different fighting styles may have different approaches to this.
    I like the Brazilian Jiujitsu approach of clinching up a larger stronger attacker. The clinch reduces the striking power of your attacker. This approach can then be followed up with your grappling skills. Or you can maintain the clinch to keep your attacker under control until someone breaks up the attack.
    I'd also recommend that people learn and practice the Crazy Monkey defense. Along with practicing moving your head off center when throwing punches. These two things can reduce your chances of getting knocked out in a fight. If you kick keep them at thigh level to prevent your leg from getting caught.

  • @shillrickvanhussler767
    @shillrickvanhussler767 2 года назад

    A little tip for when the guy tries to pressure and trap you is to work for a double inside position then push his shoulders hard and run him backwards then slip out or if MMA/ street/ battlefield, you can easily do a throw by and get behind him.

  • @theunboxed878
    @theunboxed878 3 года назад

    This is the only true Legit adviceon how to defend yourself against a bigger attack on the internet

  • @prathmeshkenjale6250
    @prathmeshkenjale6250 4 года назад

    Great video sir, I will try to implement this in my fight and sparring.
    Every time I watch such videos it inspires me to be a great Martial Artist.

  • @Rombodamus
    @Rombodamus 2 года назад

    Great tips Jeff , attack the body cause their hands are up and take downs makes them respect your space seem highly effective can’t wait to try at my next class

  • @dahuterschuter
    @dahuterschuter 2 года назад +1

    This is also great as 12 Tips to Fighting Smaller Opponents if you just take it as stuff to watch out for.

  • @jankuiper3422
    @jankuiper3422 4 года назад +4

    Oddly enough this is also an instruction video for tall fighters. So you provided me have some insight into the strategies in how to deal with smaller opponents. :D 6'8ft is a bitch with the ground-game part if you're lanky (like me).

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +2

      haha awesome!!! :) glad it benefited you as well!

    • @jax1026
      @jax1026 3 года назад +1

      Damn bro your 6foot 8
      When I box dudes that are like 6 foot 2 or 6foot 3 I have a hard time closing the Distance let alone 6"8

    • @goldtiger9453
      @goldtiger9453 3 года назад

      Why even do martial arts you are already intimidating enough

    • @-Ice_Cold-
      @-Ice_Cold- Год назад

      @@jax1026 Its subjective. 6'8 ain't that tall comparing to someone who 7ft and over

    • @-Ice_Cold-
      @-Ice_Cold- Год назад

      No, i'm gonna say 7ft is tall, you're still in manlet territory

  • @CommandoMaster
    @CommandoMaster 2 года назад +1

    Good tips!

  • @katiavenegas7444
    @katiavenegas7444 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much! I’m a 5’7” 135 lb female and I wrestle w girls/dudes at least 100 lbs heavier than me and it’s very discouraging but I’m willing to do my best and continue to try!

  • @kyletanner2014
    @kyletanner2014 5 месяцев назад

    Great video man love the content !

  • @rickyabell6309
    @rickyabell6309 4 года назад

    I like how he also showed some of the counters from the video he did about counterpunches.

  • @combatekan
    @combatekan 4 года назад

    Your on line program seems to be awesome jeff and thanks for keep sharing your knowledge

  • @tize8192
    @tize8192 4 года назад +1

    Thank you!, You have helped me to improve so much your a legend

  • @andreasreinhardt5992
    @andreasreinhardt5992 4 года назад +1

    Nice takedowns on the big guys. I remember being grounded by a smaller guy with superior technic.

  • @JakBarker
    @JakBarker 4 года назад

    I enjoy this video. Your IQ shows in your ability to fight both bigger and smaller opponents! I learned alot

  • @Junnerubio
    @Junnerubio 2 года назад

    This is such a good video. I find them very helpful ti ubderstand the correct approach and tactics to use. You should do more of these tutorials!

  • @gregsendeyo8417
    @gregsendeyo8417 4 года назад

    This video really helps actually I'm learning how should I deal with bigger oppenent and it helps a lot thanks !

  • @NexusJunisBlue
    @NexusJunisBlue 4 года назад

    Another useful video on fighting bigger opponents! I'll have to make note of these strategies when I spar bigger partners next time! :)

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +1

      awesome :) thx for watching!

  • @volodiaarnaud599
    @volodiaarnaud599 4 года назад +7

    tip n°1 : be a damn ninja

  • @Thebrownguy98
    @Thebrownguy98 4 года назад +1

    You know I always see videos on how to fight bigger opponents, but what about the other way around? I'm pretty tall so I'm usually always the bigger opponent. I guess it would be obvious on what to do which is just keep them at my range, but an in depth video on how to counter small man tactics might be super interesting. Thanks for the videos as always Jeff. You are definitely a huge motivator for me to keep training

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +2

      hey bro I actually just released a vide on how to fight smaller and faster guys: ruclips.net/video/xHd6AQNtkww/видео.html

    • @Thebrownguy98
      @Thebrownguy98 4 года назад

      @@MMAShredded nice! Thanks alot brother

    • @-Ice_Cold-
      @-Ice_Cold- Год назад

      How tall are you? I doubt you 7ft

  • @basthiankungfu4299
    @basthiankungfu4299 4 года назад

    Nice video Jeff, thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge, Greetings from Chile.

  • @elvampirochino
    @elvampirochino 4 года назад

    Are there full videos of you going against bigger opponents? Just see clips in this video. Love your content man, much love from the Bay Area

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад +1

      I haven't posted any full sparring sessions yet besides me sparring Fred Stonehouse, which you can find if you watch my day to day training vlogs!

  • @BusterReeko
    @BusterReeko 4 года назад

    Another fantastic vid.
    Also for some reason every time I see that Bali sparring footage I hear “good job Alex!” 😂

  • @sub23DaRkNeSS
    @sub23DaRkNeSS 3 года назад +4

    As a 5.5 guy who is resuming training this is greatly appreciated 👍

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  3 года назад

      awesome :)

    • @randomrom747
      @randomrom747 2 года назад

      What does 5.5 mean? Do you mean 5'5? Or is it half a foot making it 5'6?

  • @bobjohnson8907
    @bobjohnson8907 2 года назад

    great tips with great build up

  • @Godmode
    @Godmode 4 года назад

    Hey jeff, thanks so much for using my music in this amazing video its a true honor.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад

      thanks for letting me use your music! I love it!

  • @JKDSTUDIO
    @JKDSTUDIO 4 года назад +2

    nice training~!!^^

  • @THEEVIL833
    @THEEVIL833 2 года назад

    Interesting video. As always. Thanks man.

  • @matthewadler1329
    @matthewadler1329 2 года назад

    Great stuff. You are skilled and a lot of fun to watch. I learned a lot

  • @franciscolima5892
    @franciscolima5892 2 года назад

    Jeff know what is talking about! 💯

  • @alistairborthwick2031
    @alistairborthwick2031 3 года назад

    Some lovely combos at the end there 😀

  • @kdesign1262
    @kdesign1262 4 года назад

    exactly what i need :) always love when a new video comes out thanks bro!❤

  • @rngodvey7468
    @rngodvey7468 4 года назад

    jeff's head movement is.. SATISFYING

  • @CHAOSDEATHCULT
    @CHAOSDEATHCULT 3 года назад

    Tyron needed this

  • @1smg346
    @1smg346 4 года назад

    I think jeff should get rewarded the best youtuber ever on RUclips coz jeff is so talented and handsome guy.hope you reach 1 million subscribers soon.keep going beast 🔥🔥👏👏👏👏

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад

      hehe thanks man I appreciate it!!

  • @christinawhitewolfe555
    @christinawhitewolfe555 11 месяцев назад

    Really helpful since I’m almost always shorter than all my opponents

  • @alphiu
    @alphiu 4 года назад

    Brilliant, as usual mate !

  • @ThedarkSkinn3dKn1ght
    @ThedarkSkinn3dKn1ght 4 года назад

    Let’s go! Needed this. Thanks dude

  • @LatinoSeise
    @LatinoSeise 3 года назад

    Excellent video!!!

  • @obywan7901
    @obywan7901 3 года назад

    This guy is a genious👊🏼

  • @Squishy_avocado
    @Squishy_avocado 4 года назад +1

    Hey Jeff. Can you do a video on not necessarily being smaller, but having the shorter reach? Some of the people I train with have a crazy wingspan. Also great vid as always

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  4 года назад

      hey bro I have a few videos on how to fight taller people, search it up on my channel! :)

    • @Squishy_avocado
      @Squishy_avocado 4 года назад

      @@MMAShredded thanks man

  • @DiscoVan
    @DiscoVan 3 года назад

    Lol on the third intro secuence I though for a second that you took down Jan Blachowich)))

  • @ronwhite8503
    @ronwhite8503 Год назад

    Depends what style you're fighting but sweeps are my go to technique; not always to take them down but to off balance them......and, boy, do their hands drop!

  • @savagecoconut1735
    @savagecoconut1735 3 года назад

    Like the background music, thanks

  • @deltoid4
    @deltoid4 3 года назад

    Fantastic advice. I am very new to this kind of training. Really enjoy it though. Have not sparred yet, but enjoy learning techniques and drills to better myself as a fighter/person. Liked and subbed.

  • @gamerx30
    @gamerx30 3 года назад

    The “ASIAN ALI” lol oh boy got mad skills...@Jeff🥊🥊🥊

  • @RunnerJT
    @RunnerJT 2 года назад +1

    Great video. I am a 48 year woman (5'3" 120lbs). I have gotten pretty good over the last few years. But recently many guys who are much younger, bigger, taller and physically stronger are just using pure weight and height advantage and brute force on me. I think because it was demoralising for them to get beaten by a much smaller female old enough to be their mother. I will give your suggestions a try.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  2 года назад +2

      its definitely tough being that much smaller! keep up the grind!!

    • @sebfox2194
      @sebfox2194 Год назад

      I think because they're just using the abilities that they have to their advantage. In addition to technical skills, speed, strength, and power are also important attributes for fighting. So, if you have superior technical skills and are going to use them, but your opponent has superior strength, then you can't expect them not to use what they have.
      Some people do go a bit too hard in sparring sometimes, but most people will usually match the intensity of the person they are sparring. So, if you are the person who is technically superior, then it's up to you to set the intensity of the sparring session. If you are going light, then they will probably also go light, unless they are either inexperienced and can't control their power (which you can tell from their technical ability), or they just have a bit of an ego problem, but generally, most people will match your intensity. So, if you up the intensity, then you can't expect them to just let you beat them up. In that situation then they're obviously going to up the intensity themselves, and use the abilities that they have to try to win.

    • @-Ice_Cold-
      @-Ice_Cold- Год назад

      It must be sucks to assert itself at the expense of a short and old woman. I bet these guys are average height

  • @Westcoast10
    @Westcoast10 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tips bro

  • @vascosyogaundkampfkunst8042
    @vascosyogaundkampfkunst8042 2 года назад

    Awsome video. Thank you so much. Gained so much out of it🙏🏽

  • @cortex7024
    @cortex7024 3 года назад

    thanks, big help. Im currently still trying to figure out how to get into a guard of my mates when we spar, he's tall and lengthy so its very difficult for me but I've been getting a lot more strikes on him lately but still no good punches to the head so i feel like I'm getting beaten every time. My taekwondo background helps with some sneaky techniques i can use that he doesn't see coming but then i run out of ideas and just try to get into his guard just to be punched in the face lol. Im now very decent at sparring in MMA after doing it for a year and a half id say. But you can always get better!

  • @appearances9250
    @appearances9250 3 года назад

    Firas Zahabi has a great video on fighting bigger opponents as well.

    • @MMAShredded
      @MMAShredded  3 года назад +1

      Firas makes amazing videos!!

  • @damianem8001
    @damianem8001 3 года назад

    U helped me bro! Thanks a lot!

  • @guillenlandburg
    @guillenlandburg 4 года назад

    Sparring with you must be super fun man! Hopefully you come to holland one day and we do some boxing rounds!

  • @adamtam3962
    @adamtam3962 2 года назад

    Very nice 👍 thank you !