USING AN OPPONENT'S WEAKNESSES AGAINST HIM

By Evan Lee

In most combat sports, fighters have time to prepare for their opponents. They can watch videos of their opponents' past fights or maybe even train with their former partners.

In Thailand, nak muays don't often have that luxury. Short-notice fights are real and very commonplace.

We've been breaking down Sean "Muay Thai Guy" Fagan's short-notice fight round-by round. 

In round one, Sean landed a beautiful sweep off a caught kick.

However, rather than making his opponent thing twice about kicking, he actually adapted and used that weakness as an opening.

Let's see how it goes for our man, the Muay Thai Guy in ROUND 2:

Fight Breakdown: Kick Counters, Hand Trapping & Low Kicks (Round 2)

FINDING 'GREAT OPENINGS' THROUGH FEINTING

Sean’s opponent throws another kick to the body, and Sean once again catches it. This time, the Thai has figured out how to counter Sean’s catch and sweep. He immediately squares up his hips...