Fight Camp Strategy
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Sparring isn’t about going to war daily—it’s about refining techniques. There are two things needed in fights, power and tactics.
So controlled sparring helps blend the two. It puts the tactics to the test while exercising the body.
It is especially important for fight camps. Light technical sparring helps athletes focus on setting up angles, reading their opponent, and executing game plans
Junior is preparing for battle. The young athlete is a rising star in the ONE Lumpinee circuit. She is undefeated going 6-0. She made her way to ONE via Fairtex Fight, where she was also victorious.
The Kon Khaen native showed her ability to change the game. Usually known for her aggressive style, she switched things up against Florencia Greco. As her taller opponent moved in, Junior landed kicks. It was a backward moving counter kicking game.
Knowing what tactics to use and when to switch them is game planning.
Knee Rehab
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In his last fight Andy Cehovsky took leg kicks. The chopping blows hit the side of his leg, near his kneecap.
“I’m taking time to rehab it,” the Czech athlete said.
He’s back in the gym. The process is slow but steady. He lifts weights, he rides the bicycle, and he hopes that it is strong enough to fight again.
Nakrob Waiting For Confirmation
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Fighting is about waiting for your time. Your time to hit pads. Your time to hit the bag. Your time to spar.
Most of all your time to fight.
“I don’t know if I have a fight,” Nakrob said. “It hasn’t been confirmed.”
A name is being talked about. Without a contract, it is still up in the air. The Surin native was on a five fight win streak. He took out Deduanglek twice. He bested Muangthai PK Saenchai. He knocked out Tagir.
Nakrob was on the cusp of being a permanent member of the ONE international cards. He was climbing the ranks. And climbing them well.
Then he lost on points to Kongtoranee. He broke his orbital. He waited for it to heal. It was his time to wait.
But now it’s time to train again.
“I can train normally,” he said.
And normally, it means that he is training and waiting.
Pulling Up To Competition
BJJ competition is a major part of the sport. It usually takes 6-12 months of active training to prepare for an event.
The number one priority is skills training on the mat. The second is strength and conditioning. This is building overall conditioning.
Black belt competitor Vladimir Kuchmistyi, does basic strengthening. Like pull ups.
In three weeks he competes again.
“It is a tournament at Rangsit University,” he said. “We’ve done well in the past. I’ve won two medals. Liisi Vaht won three.”
Different organizations hold events at the university.
Most recently Kuchmistyi won a submission grappling match at Lumpinee Stadium. He defeated Craig Hutchinson.
The Shadow Cat’s Lifting Plan
Jihin Radzuan is preparing for her next MMA bout. Her strength and conditioning program is
tailored toward her.
“I just started to lift weights,” the Malaysian athlete said. “Because I do BJJ and wrestling, I noticed that my upper and lower body weren’t balanced.”
Radzuan began doing a simple plan. One day was squats, the next day was bench presses.
“I’m increasing the weight slowly,” she said.
Other staple exercises include deadlifts, overhead presses, push ups, pull ups, and burpees.
Doubling Down On Training
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Tengneung is going to ONE. He’s matched to battle Dmitry Menishov. The Eastern European beat several Thai fighters such as Sinsamut and Rungrawee.
Tengneung is on a massive win streak. He hasn’t lost since 2019.
In preparation, he’s training harder than ever. He’s doubling up on the padwork. One trainer holds for leg kicks. The other helps him with boxing.
Together he’s prepared to make a massive debut at ONE Lumpinee. He battles Menishov on February 14th.
Virak Is Long Term
Fairtex staff is long running.
Virak grew up with the gym. He came to Fairtex when he was 5 or 6 years old.
“I’m 26 now,” he said.
His journey with Fairtex included fights in the countryside, MMA fights, and more.
Now he works full time as a trainer. He holds pads during the day and works a second job at night.
Working With Boxing Sticks
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Boxing sticks help coaches to extend their reach. They simulate an opponent’s strikes from a safe distance. This forces fighters to develop better head movement, footwork, and reaction speed. These are essential skills for both boxing and Muay Thai.
Coach Robin a professional boxer knows that. He works with Kongsuek on his hands. The southpaw fighter is developing his boxing skills. It is what won him previous fights. Now he’s doubling down on the skill set.
Y2K Come Back
It’s that time again. Y2K is making a comeback. He’s fighting Muay Thai at Siam Paragon in the heart of Bangkok. The Muay Thai festival is part of the Soft Power initiative. It is a program using Muay Thai to increase Thailand’s economy – particularly tourism.
Y2K will fight in the government sponsored event. He takes on a foreign opponent.
The stage is set. Y2K is going to show the world his skills.
Author: Matt Lucas
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