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The Max Holloway Master Study: Back Kicks [Unlocked]
Oct 24

Oct 24 The Max Holloway Master Study: Back Kicks [Unlocked]

Jack Slack

We discuss the principles of the back kick and how Max Holloway applies them at the highest levels of MMA.

How Ilia Topuria Killed the King [Unlocked]
Oct 21

Oct 21 How Ilia Topuria Killed the King [Unlocked]

Jack Slack

In just two rounds, Topuria was able to cautiously walk down, trap, and finish the long reigning featherweight king, Alexander Volkanvoski. Let us examine how.

Yothin: Kicking into Elbows [Patreon]
Oct 17

Oct 17 Yothin: Kicking into Elbows [Patreon]

Jack Slack

We examine the techniques and tactics of the Rajadamnern featherweight champion, Yothin.

Lessons from CJI - The Invention of "Pitcraft" [Patreon]
Oct 17

Oct 17 Lessons from CJI - The Invention of "Pitcraft" [Patreon]

Jack Slack

We ask just how the much the pit played a role at the first Craig Jones Invitational

An MMA Fan's Guide to the Craig Jones Invitational
Oct 17

Oct 17 An MMA Fan's Guide to the Craig Jones Invitational

Jack Slack

A look at some of the names, moves and match ups we will see in the greatest grappling tournament ever assembled.

Yuki Yoza: Attacking the Check
Oct 17

Oct 17 Yuki Yoza: Attacking the Check

Jack Slack

With his knockout win over the #2 ranked Kongnapa, we get the chance to talk about some of the subtle techniques Yuki Yoza uses when the opponent attempts to check his kicks.

Umar Nurmagomedov - The Dark Horse
Jul 31

Jul 31 Umar Nurmagomedov - The Dark Horse

Jack Slack

Rising out of a year long swamp of UFC Apex dirge, Cory Sandhagen versus Umar Nurmagomedov is a gleaming beacon of hope for the weary MMA fan.

Lessons from Edwards vs Muhammad I [Patreon]
Jul 31

Jul 31 Lessons from Edwards vs Muhammad I [Patreon]

Jack Slack

Begging Belal to stand close enough to jab effectively.

Osaki vs Mandokoro: Low Brazilian Kicks and Guard Manipulation [Patreon]
Jul 4

Jul 4 Osaki vs Mandokoro: Low Brazilian Kicks and Guard Manipulation [Patreon]

Jack Slack

A fight that happened a couple of weeks ago that I quite enjoyed.

The Unorthodox Kicking Game of Shara Bullet
Jun 19

Jun 19 The Unorthodox Kicking Game of Shara Bullet

Jack Slack

Shara Magomedov is unique in MMA. I cannot think of a fighter who kicks with the same frequency and in multi-kick combinations. I would be even more hard-pressed to think of a fighter like that in the upper weightclasses.

Ikram Aliskerov - The Quiet Dagestani
Jun 17

Jun 17 Ikram Aliskerov - The Quiet Dagestani

Jack Slack

Ikram Aliskerov was born and trained in Dagestan. He has the Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov training lineage and four combat sambo world titles to boot, and yet hype has not stuck to him in the way you would expect.

How Islam Makhachev Defended the Crown against Dustin Poirier
Jun 17

Jun 17 How Islam Makhachev Defended the Crown against Dustin Poirier

Jack Slack

Great fight saved a shite card.

The Max Holloway Master Study - Back Kicks
Jun 17

Jun 17 The Max Holloway Master Study - Back Kicks

Jack Slack
How Ilia Topuria Killed the King [Patreon]
Feb 18

Feb 18 How Ilia Topuria Killed the King [Patreon]

Jack Slack

The UFC's longest reigning champion falls and we ask: is this the end of an era?

Ilia Topuria: The V-Step, the Shoulder Roll, and the Pivot
Feb 14

Feb 14 Ilia Topuria: The V-Step, the Shoulder Roll, and the Pivot

Jack Slack

The sweet science is beautiful, and boxing in MMA can be just as beautiful if you are brave and talented enough to try it.

Superlek vs Takeru - Routes to the Leg [Patreon]
Feb 14

Feb 14 Superlek vs Takeru - Routes to the Leg [Patreon]

Jack Slack
Du Plessis vs Whittaker: Tactics vs Mechanics [Unlocked]
Jan 17

Jan 17 Du Plessis vs Whittaker: Tactics vs Mechanics [Unlocked]

Jack Slack

It only took beating one of the pound-for-pound most skilled fighters in the world for fans and press to recognize that Dricus Du Plessis might know what he's doing. 

Mario Bautista & Marcus McGhee Steal the Show
Jan 14

Jan 14 Mario Bautista & Marcus McGhee Steal the Show

Jack Slack

MMA Lab is apparently working overtime to keep bantamweight the best division in the sport. 

How Sean Strickland Killed the King [Unlocked]
Dec 21

Dec 21 How Sean Strickland Killed the King [Unlocked]

Jack Slack

You know I had to do it to 'em

How Edwards and Pantoja Defended the Crowns
Dec 17

Dec 17 How Edwards and Pantoja Defended the Crowns

Jack Slack

Even in one of the all time UFC title fight stinkers, there were some moments of tactical and technical excellence.

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The Fight Primer is a website devoted to the study and analysis of the fight game.

Jack Slack has been writing about combat sports and martial arts since 2012 and has worked for a number of online and print publications. He is best known for his work with Vice's Fightland channel and his first paperback, Notorious: The Life and Fights of Conor McGregor.

 

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