4 Best Opportunities to Score a Takedown in MMA

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[@Idiboy123]

The Real time sparring and Failed attempts is what makes this the best channel

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[@directorm.o.c.8461]

My sparring has increased a ton from watching you, I find myself throwing a lot of your combos and techniques and landing them!

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That’s cool dude. Awesome story to hear!

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@@MiKole86 thanks bro!

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We need an 10 hour compilation of you sparring

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@@MMAShredded seriously though!

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[@kaiceecrane3884]

Tip on your double leg, stop going/diving head first rather keep your hips under you and under them too; keep your head up, don't look at the ground but rather have the underside of your chin parallel to the mat. Do those while maintaining good grappling principles (close space, timing, set ups, etc.) and your shots will improve dramatically. It also looks like you are closing your eyes on impact and tensing up, relax and keep you eyes open my dude. Best of luck!

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@rmmf3601]

Failed attempts was a brilliant additional, helps setting realistic expectations and plan for counters. Thanks Jeff!

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thank you Robin!!

[@kalenhouse]

I love the fact that you not only show the success in the take downs but the failed ones too. Cause let's be real shit happens and a fighter has to adapt. As always great video.

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thank you brother!

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Thank you so much

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[@jrnocelli202]

Thanks for sharing

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[@minlee5376]

Love this video such a brilliant strategy

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thank you Minky!

[@joshuastevens8431]

Sweet video man!

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[@jeanlucgatoh]

How to guides are always a pleasure to watch

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thank you bro!!

[@maxou8297]

Keep up the good work man, thank you for your content !!

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thanks for your support Max!

[@killerx2100]

great video! i can't wait to watch your next fight.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks Chris!!

[@JessBess]

great video Jeff. I love how you practice what you preach w/the sparring footage✌️

[@MMAShredded]

thank you bro!!

[@frei6833]

Uuh, my boy trained at AKA, niceee

[@MMAShredded]

nice!! good guys there!

[@idurisu930]

@@MMAShredded you ever grappled with khabib? Lmao

[@Girlshavepp]

@@idurisu930 he goes to the one in Thai land so the real question is has he ever grappled with aliakbari 😅😅

[@conspiracychris4742]

Yesssss. Awesome content. That take down at the end after the hook was my favorite

[@MMAShredded]

:) thank you!

[@joshuahall1656]

Nice! I love takedowns off of strikes or while being defensive from strikes. I suck when it comes to bjj where we only do takedowns without strikes. I need that set up lol. Your takedowns are lightning fast and smooth. I've tried to develop my takedowns after yours. 👍👍

[@MMAShredded]

thank you bro :)

[@hoangpetr5841]

Nice video Jeff, love watching your videos! Helped me so much with my MMA progress

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching Hoang! Keep it up!!

[@unstoppablegladiator9764]

Sir you are the best in sport category of youtube.I learned a lot thanks to you:)

[@MMAShredded]

I appreciate it thank you man!

[@armandoramirez7425]

Love your vids man, great stuff. Quick note, a lot of your takedowns you're getting into the habit of dropping your shoulders below your hip, make a more conscious effort to propel your body into them rather than just your shoulders. Granted old vid now, and I know how hard it is to execute these well mid fight, but it's all about dropping your hips and driving with your legs and slaming their hip with your body/shoulder. 1:43 was a perfect example, even if he weighted 50lbs more then you he would have gone down.

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@mstr293]

I appreciate you showing your partners scoring against you too. It shows that you're only human and not some unstoppable martial arts monster like Steven Segal in his movies.

[@mstr293]

Could you do the defense against these timed takedowns in your next vid? I've been practicing my takedowns lately and I think I'm getting a lot better.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks Gabriel! as for takedown defence, have you checked out this video yet on sprawl and brawl : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnTXp5pZtGfndE

[@JRRJ010709]

I like the RVCA shorts of your demo partner bro, wanting to buy one!hehehe.. Watch the whole vid and I’ve seen how effective the takedown is even in a much larger opponent (1:40, 2:49, and 4:00 minutes) Thank you bro for taking time to create this kind of content for your viewers. Kudos Brother! ✊

[@MMAShredded]

no problem bro cheers!

[@peko4424]

Beautifull takedow! Perfect timing!

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!

[@MiKole86]

Amazing video Jeff! I am learning more wrestling in BJJ, so this a lot of this still applies. I plan on using it. Also, what’s up with the guy at 2:50? He seems like he is throwing bombs in the sparring session!

[@MMAShredded]

HAHA yeah that was my sparring session at AKA Thailand, you can watch the full video on my channel. Thanks for watching!

[@pingislife2653]

The successful moves are really nice, but I also appreciate the failed attempts. It shows what else could happen if things don't go as planned. Great video, man!

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thanks bro!!!

[@OfficialGeoffreyTraylor]

Very cool! I enjoy your content man!

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thank you man!!

[@jakecard6056]

This is so helpful thank you 🙏🏼

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no problem!!

[@yodizzll]

with shooting off the leg kick, i like that you set it up by leg kicking them first, that's smart

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@cameronroberts6211]

Amazing video man 🤙🏼, am a huge fan of ncaa wrestling and love takedowns especially doubles. This really helped me thanks 👍

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thank you bro!!

[@jolankohli2771]

Nice video! I am wondering, I've always been told to never shoot for the opponents back leg because of the risk of rear uppercut and kneeing, however, I see you shoot almost exclusively for the back leg, is there a good reason for it other than you're a southpaw?

[@MMAShredded]

its a variation, head on inside, I just like it better but no real reason to it!

[@bambamjackson8757]

Love watching your videos Man U really helping young fighters like me 💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

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thanks for watching bro keep it up!

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MMAShredded thanks bro and same for you I see you grinding fam your a future goat too believe that 💯💯💪🏾💪🏾🥊

[@herysurakarta7269]

Awesome takedown techniques Bro

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thanks bro!!

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Great video 🙏🙌

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thank you!!

[@thatbroman6409]

Awesome video, wish me luck at sparring today, have fun training

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching and good luck haha!

[@thatbroman6409]

@@MMAShredded Quick question, is sparring once a week good or bad idea, should i take a break every now and then?

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Thanks for the video

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[@MentalGains]

Best MMA channel in the game

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your the best!

[@kobiesboxing4956]

For Jeff to be a stand up fighter he has a lot of informative videos on wrestling take downs for mma. Matter of fact in my takedown research on today I've received more info from his channel than any other.

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thanks bro I appreciate that!!

[@tyronejenkins6611]

Loving your videos right now. Just got a new double end bag and it beat me up? Anyways great vid keep it up 👌

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thank you! and did it hahahah those bags are bought o use!

[@thewrightthings]

Great video here. I like the attention to detail, and from someone who started wrestling it can be difficult to mix clean takedowns with your striking

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching! I can make a video on how to mix strikes into takedowns!

[@thewrightthings]

@@MMAShredded please do! Also I'm right handed so my traditional wrestling stance is right foot infront. My striking is orthodox so my left foot is infront for striking/mma. It makes things tougher to shoot when striking

[@pedroroberto5620]

love how u point out the feact that its a technic, not magic, by showing faild atempts

[@yukiprice7323]

Timing is so important for these takedowns it seems.. Looking forward to getting back to sparring and using these great tips :)

[@MMAShredded]

awesome thanks for watching Yuki!

[@paragon1782]

Doing it off throwing a high kick or mixing it in with a dipping jab are good set ups as well. Or when u feint a leg kick and they go on one foot to check

[@MMAShredded]

sweet! I will try them!

[@phamsung]

2:48 those sounds are music to my ears

[@MMAShredded]

haha thanks for watching!

[@karatechris6610]

I have told you before, I have never professionally been taught grappling other than muay thai So, I find this really helpful. I do wonder though, how useful it would be on the street for two reasons. 1) because of multiple other people trying to kick you in the head, 2) it looks like you are really committing to that charge in like a proper bull, what if you land badly on a pavement or an uneven concrete surface?. For me as a novice would be way risky. But that is why I would get beat by someone who can and would, lol. Respect bro and thanks for sharing your skills and wisdom.

[@MMAShredded]

no prob thanks. Takedowns and MMA are definitely diff than on the streets. There are too many different factors. But if its 1 on 1 than you can bet it is effective!

[@ucanheadkickbutdont3670]

Jeff next you must teach us the best tricks to be able to catch wrestlers with the jumping knee, Edson Barboza vs Dariush style

[@MMAShredded]

haha ill make note!

[@seetsamolapo5600]

Jeff I didn't know you could drill takedowns with boxing gloves? How many oz are those you guys are using? And which grappler(s)/wrestler should one study for mma? And that takedown at the beginning is awesome man. I literally slowed down the video to study it's mechanics, it's not your typical double leg. I'd like to know why is the opponent dropped on the side of the rear leg? Looking at it, it looks intuitive to drop on lead leg side. An explanation will be appreciated

[@MMAShredded]

Hey bro! It is definitely harder to score a takedown with boxing gloves, but we wear boxing gloves sometimes just so we can hit a littleeee harder with the striking. I think George St Pierre is one of the best guys to study for MMA. As for the takedown, it is a variation of the double leg, known as a head on the inside double leg. It is a combination of a knee tap / double leg. I find it is much more explosive and fast but it can leave you open for a guillotine if you are too slow with it. I drop my knee on the far side because I can avoid shooting into their guard, whereas if I drop by the lead leg, there is a higher chance that I fall into their guard.

[@manuelleka5019]

When you are fighting next? Great video as always

[@MMAShredded]

thank you bro! im not sure just waiting for the call!

[@RyanJamesOfficial]

Is that Tyler Freeman at 2:45? Tristar guy who competes in MFL?

[@MMAShredded]

hmm I dont think so!

[@1smg346]

The best youtuber in the world thanks so much for this effective video.make more takedowns videos please❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@MMAShredded]

I definitely can, thanks for the feedback!

[@erinallen6620]

This is scary and fascinating at the same time.

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haha

[@RubyReubs]

2:36 beautiful timing

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thank you!!!

[@haydenford3794]

what is some advice you have for changing levels

[@Nergal123]

Can you do a tactics video for the hardest hitting 145 pounder Jeremy stephens. Can you explain how he’s able to knock people so they don’t move?

[@MMAShredded]

I can add him to my list!

[@Jaseran]

I'm always impressed by this kind of technics (I've only done french boxing which has no take down) as it always seems so risky. I mean I always expect the opponent to raise a knee and and kill the attacker instantly. How can it does not happen more often ? not even by accident ? Especially against a shelled up opponent, ore, even worse, against a kicking opponent.

[@MMAShredded]

it definitely is possible to eat a knee in the head when shooting for a takedown (Yoel Romero has successfully done it, and most recently Masvidal vs Ben Askren) but its also a lot harder than you think to time it. If your opponent is good at setting up the takedown, sometimes you just dont know when they will shoot for it!

[@mdcosta21]

Hi Jeff great video. Thank you. Would you mind breaking down the actual takedown technique at some point. I am sure you have a long list you want to do...🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@MMAShredded]

I sure can bro!!

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As always... QUALITY !

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thanks Alex!!

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👍👍👍💪💪💪 Thanks dude Osss

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thanks brother!

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@@MMAShredded love your channel dude pls keep it up

[@pinocchio418]

Jeff, I have a question: most historical and very old wrestling styles that were used in an environment of serious fighting (Sumo, Bökh, Shuai Jiao, medieval German wrestling, etc.) are all about good balance and standing while the opponent drops. The benefits are clearly visible when we look at Pride FC rules: a downed opponent can be attack with kicks without getting oneself into too much danger. In all existing MMA rulesets this is not allowed, you have to go with your opponent. So what is the actual tactical benefit of a takedown if you cannot really take advantage of the original idea of a throw?

[@MMAShredded]

if you take your opponent down, you get points and you continue to gain points by staying on top. You can also do a lot of damage without kicking or kneeing them in the face (punches and elbows)

[@yongliang7757]

I see Jeff taking down bigger fighters - I'm so inspired!

[@MMAShredded]

thank you for watching Yong!

[@Pwasercan]

great topic to cover! just wondering, why do the COLUMNS in the middle of the mat-area not have PADDING? you could kill people if you do a takedown and their head hits that concrete pillar.

[@MMAShredded]

haha nothing has happened yet (knock on wood) but im not sure you'd have to ask the gym owner!

[@markmitchell8374]

Hi Jeff, good video.! :) I am really weak on the shooting due to age, judo, & aikido injuries. Are there any simply drills without a partner I could do that would make easier for me to shoot and strengthen the skill?..deep bow.:)

[@MMAShredded]

Hey Mark! The only thing I can think of without a partner is to simply drill the double leg shot. Simply change levels/squat down and take a big step forward with your lead leg as you visualize grabbing the legs and running forward. Or you can drop to your knee, sweep your back leg forward to stand up and continue running forward!

[@markmitchell8374]

@@MMAShredded You rock. will start today.:)

[@ffnovice7]

Who says grappling is not pretty? There is nothing more beautiful in a fight than a perfect level change to shot. Have you come across any health effects, from yourself or training partners, from excessive dumping onto butts? I had a couple injuries from wrestling but not much of any in judo from the way we send each other onto the mats.

[@MMAShredded]

ive injured my lower back a few times from wrestling and some build up of collie flower ears but thats it so far!

[@ffnovice7]

@@MMAShredded hope that's it and no more!

[@vivekmarkam5797]

very nice video & love from india

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thank you Vivek!

[@ajbags305]

1:52 is that Myung Ho Bae?

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yeah! wolverine !

[@jemscorner4916]

Very useful..

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!

[@yolcujiujitsummasporsalonu4779]

Hello brother. Awesome content! By giving your channel name on credits,Can I use that videos parts with some Turkish subtitles to educate my students?

[@MMAShredded]

sure!

[@yolcujiujitsummasporsalonu4779]

Thank you sir.

[@jessefranco4843]

Is this only for mma, or can it be in Jiu Jitsu too?

[@MMAShredded]

well you can't punch or kick in jiujitsu so id say just for MMA

[@georgebugwak9561]

So that's why they were able to land takedowns because of these strats, especially CHAMP KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV. Thanks again for this vid chan. I rarely get to see you block. Can I suggest a video about blocking or best tips for defense whether from takedowns or combo punches. It would be really helpful. Keep safe and have a nice day!

[@MMAShredded]

hey bro thanks for the support, I can def make a video on blocking!!

[@georgebugwak9561]

@@MMAShredded Thank you so much brother!

[@davybigfly]

Tell us your favorite flashy moves to mess around with in sparring!

[@MMAShredded]

haha prob the running hip bump sweep!

[@kingades1013]

0:23 2:08 3:27 4:57

[@alcalc61]

Jeff when you shoot for the take down after he throws the leg kick. You said it's risky because a knee might be coming instead. But how about you just place your head on the opposite side instead when shooting for the takedown. And you should be able to get it since he's already on one leg and your body weight as you shoot should be enough to knock him off balance. What do you think 🤔. P.s I study alot and am just saying because I don't want to see you get hurt in a real fight doing that.

[@MMAShredded]

you can still get kneed in the face regardless of what side you put your head on, but yes it could be less risky.

[@NexusJunisBlue]

Very useful video for anybody wanting to study how to transition from striking to the double leg takedown! I could have used this years ago lol

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!!

[@funiskey5549]

You should come to Ireland so day to train

[@MMAShredded]

would love to one day!

[@MikeleKiller]

Good bro

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thank you!

[@beatek3912]

Early gang, how you doing then jeff?

[@MMAShredded]

huh?

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@@MMAShredded how are u doing?

[@盧柏翔-i3e]

Will you fight on the card of One in July?

[@MMAShredded]

no I won't be unfortunately !

[@HonzaZalabak]

Hello, nice video. But i keep thinking id the sparring isnt too hard? :)

[@MMAShredded]

huh

[@therockjames2398]

Done this alot for years

[@MMAShredded]

awesome!

[@jimmyblack8486]

Jeff Chan. Double leg takedown GOD!

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[@da_Reaper_]

Awesome

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[@ashishshetye5170]

Hii wassup do you heard of George saint pierre... the video reminds me of him...

[@megacraig97]

ashish shetye he trains at the same gym as him lol

[@MMAShredded]

thanks bro!!

[@MikeleKiller]

What is your favorite take down

[@MMAShredded]

double leg for sure!

[@Skujitsu]

@@MMAShredded why do you shoot not to the "leading leg"? 😊☝🏼

[@viveknegi5447]

You're training at AKA, so did you sparred with khabib or Cain??

[@MMAShredded]

I did not get the chance no

[@viveknegi5447]

@@MMAShredded Oh okay brother,, wish you best of luck for your career ahead

[@elhefe4313]

2:50 that’s not sparring leg kicks 😭

[@stevenak7209]

Tactics used by Justin Gaethje Nice video too

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thanks! and request noted cheers!

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nice

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[@KY-xz9yb]

I guess its because its sparring but that looks like you would get kneed in mma especialy 0:55

[@paddyburrows931]

he forgot the fence

[@MMAShredded]

true!

[@megacraig97]

Nice

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Thank you!

[@madmaster3d]

good one jacky chan

[@jahigains9201]

Slow down, man. Tristar and AKA? You're gonna kill somebody lol

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