Help!!!

[Mat Hamm]

I am fighting for an amateur mma title on September 6th. The guy is from Africa and does this weird kickboxing,loots of sidekicks, changes around alot. I'mmore of a bjj guy buy I have some solid muy thai with hard kicks. I want your guys' help. How do I counter that crazy style? My wrestling is ok but he is pretty big,a lot taller and stronger Thanks for the help!

 

[ROwens1182]

If you don't think you can compete with his stand up only other choice is to take it to the ground.

 

[wmike9902**]

If you dont want to strike with him go for the clinch. Work your takedowns from the clinch. He wont be able to move around and use his speed and kicks if you have a hold on him.

 

[Mat Hamm]

He always comes out with a big side kick. Should I just try to catch it and drag him down or just step aside and clinch?

 

[Ghostdogg]

Don't take any crazy risk get the fight two the ground then he can''t kick shit

 

[Bartatua]

Trying to catch a kick sounds potentially very risky

 

[ROwens1182]

Is there any video of this guy you are fighting?

 

[Mat Hamm]

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My opponent is the black dude

 

[Jimmy Cerra]

If he throws a lot of straight side kicks, maybe circle a lot so you can go around it? IDK I'm far from an expert at kickboxing. Why don't you ask in the striking forum.

 

[ROwens1182]

Looks like you need to be prepared for him to come out kicking or swinging. If it goes to the ground don't give him the chance to GnP. Look for a chance to counter if he is over aggressive. Don't really know what to tell you with out seeing your style.

 

[jclorley]

my buddy fought a really good striker a few weeks back and he is basically just a wrestler. If your not as confident with your standup, get right after him as soon as the fight starts. Dont touch gloves, don't waste time. Get right in, throw a punch or two to get inside, put him against the fence and then bring it to your strength. I'm not sure how good your wrestling or striking are but if your most confident in your bjj, you gotta get your fight to the ground.

However you go about it, good luck man

 

[Hit-or-be-hit]

watch some early Royce Gracie videos!
notice how he would fake up and then shoot 4 the take down
or catch his leg and kung fu sweep him!
or 3rd option catch his leg and do what Anderson Silva did 2 James Irvin
either of the 3 should work