Fighting Machine! Kamaru Usman — Top 5 Signature Techniques
Look, Usman Nigerian born, came to USA when he was 8. Whole family full of athletes, his younger brother Muhammad too in heavyweight he hits pretty good. Kamarudeen (our Marty) was a freestyle wrestler from college days. US gold winner many time. When he came to MMA, he was a full mature wrestler. No versatility. Just takedown and top control. Remember his only loss to a BJJ master He got caught in a hand triangle. That’s it from that day Usman swore, “Never gonna make a mistake on the ground again!” And then look, how balanced control finishing focus. What a mind-set man. You too if you make a mistake in life just learn from it move forward. Like if you ever threw a punch from a wrong angle in a street fight thats it next time fix it. Simple.
First people used to say “Oh man Usman’s fight is on gonna fall asleep today.” Seriously his style was a bit boring ground and pound away audience also falls asleep. But that Woodley fight remember Peak Woodley he beat up and took his titl. From that day Usman changed. Got full confidence in his striking. Now any striker Woodley kinda guy he hit him like that Woodley was never teh same after. Messed with his head.
➤ That Jab And That Elbow: When My Wi-Fi Was Connected
His jab man what do I say! He’s tall (183cm height 193cm arms!), so his jab reach is killer. When he was new in UFC even then his jab was good. But when he went under Trevor Wittman’s wing bro he made the jab an art. Throws a punch from neutral position you don’t even understand what happened. No tell no swing. Just throws and it land. Look at Burns completely confused him. Then he’d change stances sometimes from southpaw sometimes orthodox. Burns fell down in the third round!
Remember the Masvidal rematch Masvidal was just looking for his jab to counter. But Usman threw a feint tricked him like that bro in the first round he give him a deuce. What a masterplan! And his chin too full on armored tank he is. He don’t need any head dodges. He’s ready to eat punches. First Covington fight showed it he’d drop his hands after punch. Next fight he debuted a left counter hook. Blocked a kick threw a counter hook. Covington when he threw an uppercut Usman hit his jab with his hook. What precision! Bro you too if you’re fighting someone always keep your chin tucked okay And never drop your hands after punching otherwise the other guy will mess you up. I have a friend in Delhi used to do this then one day his teeth broke!
➤ King Of The Ground, Fire In The Sky: That’s All I’ll Say
And his wrestling! Best it is man. Ramming pass they call it. No one can takedown him. Keeps his hips so low just. Look at his chain wrestling with Woodley one takedown didn’t work then changed direction and threw another amplitude throw! Uff! Watching him it feels like some desi mohalla street fight happening where one guy is just punching in anger.
Clinch and ground and pound His favorite spot is near the net. Sticks the opponent to the cage makes him bear all his weight. Takes the breath out of him. Throws knees throws elbows. Grabbed Woodley’s head and threw an elbow! What a beating he was giving! Long arms he has so on the break too he can throw curved strikes when the opponent thinks he’s safe.
Before people used to say Usman has no killer instinct doesn’t get finishes. Remember until 2015 People used to say “Boring ground and pound no dynamics.” But that was one mistake. After that the beatdowns he gives from top position! With hands with knees! Going to mount its a rain of elbows. That physical power of his my god what to say! Even in short strikes he puts so much power that teh opponent breaks.
This year Usman completed 10 years in MMA. From a pure wrestler he’s become this champion with a filigree jab and a killer cross. He’s taken off the heads of the best UFC knockouts. He’s 35 but his speed is not slowing down. He’s about to break GSP’s record for title defenses and then Anderson Silva Mighty Mouse’s record is also close. Dude just stop. My mind is spinning watching all this. Now my chai has gone cold. I’ll bring the next analysis soon if my internet works fine! Just like subscribe and remember it’s time!
