Don't Stand & Bang with Bigger Opponents!

[@MMAShredded]

Last year I visited Warrior Nation MMA, where I learned a valuable lesson: don’t stand and bang with bigger opponents!😂

[@DanTheWolfman]

Hey Jeff, why don't you do a quick breakdown vid of my MMA Sparring Round and my Grappling Round with Korean Zombie since he fights tonight in Singapore UFC?

[@TheFrozenOne777]

Your head movement, footwork and overall slick counters/combos are always a fascinating thing to observe Jeff!! Your creativity and mastery of the "flow" is what makes you such a technical inspiration to us 💯

[@MMAShredded]

Thank you!

[@persnipoles]

Second that. Really interesting evasion & attack.

[@SifuNate]

Always amazed by your ability to deal with larger sparring opponents 😮🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks Sifu!

[@Papoose316]

Inside low kick kept Jeff alive. 🔨

[@MMAShredded]

Hehe

[@vasheldiablo507]

Yeah for real. I’m stealing that

[@shaharkam4130]

😂😂😂

[@pwhchu]

You are the real deal Jeff. Not afraid of putting yourself on the line in sparring.

[@MMAShredded]

oss!

[@MMABeijing]

It s not safe though.

[@KiwiFights]

@@MMABeijing Its fine

[@kamikazeplays6818]

@@MMABeijing its fun

[@TheBrazilianHue]

​@@MMABeijingit's cool

[@nilsprior7229]

Hey Jeff, nice to see that with all your experience and high level you still remain self-critical. That's exactly what convinced me when I subscribed to your channel back then and still does. Very nice sparring session!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for your support :)

[@farkinarkin5099]

Nick definitely has power. He did start to feel the low kicks and stopped planting like an oak tree after 2:26 . 100% agreement. Stand and bang with a big opponent is never a good plan. Chop and evade! Eventually the tree will fall...

[@MMAShredded]

osss

[@markwilson5967]

Well he's a bigger dude. 🤷

[@NexusJunisBlue]

I appreciate how you continue to be objective and humble about what happened and how you are accountable for your actions in these kinds of situation, I'm definitely guilty of mutual escalation with bigger sparring partners myself. But yes, big guys don't know their own strength 😂

[@MMAShredded]

:) thanks!!

[@АлтайскийКазак]

I've got a fun story about this. When I was 15, I was 165cm tall and 60kg. I sparred with a lean 130kg, 190cm, 30 year old pro-kickboxer who knocked me a quarter meter into the air with a back kick to the liver. I don't know where the blood came from, but I spit a little bit up and almost blacked out. How did he respond? "Are you okay"? No. "Sorry about that"? No. He said, "Jesus, your abs are weak!" Now, I'm sure it felt that way to him, considering he was over double my weight. However, there's not a lot of physical pain I wouldn't take over that again, lol!

[@AkatsukiShadow]

That kick at 1:47 looked painful lol... You could tell by the guys reaction. Everyone used to getting punched but not everyone used to getting kicked.

[@MMAShredded]

Fair fair 😂

[@PrinceSlap]

“Nah man I don’t but you started it” 😂

[@debsaye3360]

@@MMAShreddedyea I wanted to say a inside low kick hurts much more then a punch i’d say

[@thederekhickman254]

As a big dude, I especially love watching these types of videos before sparring! It helps me 1. Get ready for the movement of smaller partners & 2. Prepare myself to move like someone with a smaller body 😅 atleast that's what I'm trying to accomplish... Love the stuff Jeff, always referencing you to my Muay Thai classes 🙏

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching :)

[@SapiensSimianIGYT]

You're a class act Jeff always fun watching you bring some dudes back to earth

[@MMAShredded]

:)

[@theKashConnoisseur]

Sparring with a big difference in weight is always challenging! I completely understand that my 50% is a lot for smaller fighters, and I try to stay mindful of the weight and power gap while sparring. However, us bigger guys tend to be slower at a give intensity than the smaller guys, and when a smaller fighter is taking advantage of the speed difference to land shots it's a very similar situation to when we use our power. The only way us big guys can close the gap in speed is to increase explosiveness, which will increase the power of the shots. At both levels, there's gotta be a relaxing of ego. The best sparring is where both guys give and take IMO. Anyways, great sparring footage and great conversation fodder. Love the vids, as always.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!!

[@faidutore]

That's exactly what I wanted to talk about. I'm a light weight and I know this gives me an advantage when sparing softly with a big guy. Cause I can boxe very fast without a lot of power. In the video Chan says the big guy should adapt his power... Well okay but then you should adapt your speed, otherwise it's easier for you to touch him. I think it's hard for heavy weight to go fast without power. When not doing competition it's always nice to adapt your level so both people can share a good time together.

[@theKashConnoisseur]

@@faidutore Definitely harder for heavyweights to move fast without power! When your arms and legs are 2x the size of your opponent's, it takes a lot more power to get them going fast lol. And a lot more power to control the strike as it lands, as well. At the same time, I don't put blame on either guy. At a certain point there was a mutual escalation, and afterwards they both talked it over which is exactly the right thing to do. From my experience, the more you can communicate with your sparring partners, the easier it is to have mutually beneficial training sessions.

[@Jaburu]

one way to punch lighter and faster if you are heavy is opening the fist in the glove. an open fist can still hit hard but you have more control

[@staarfajter922]

When I do headshots I relax before hit (maybe retract a bit to) so I can do fast explosive punches that only touch. Same with kicks to the body unless they catch and sweep me then I keep the power high and bounce off instead. Im around 71kg and this works well for me but Im not sure if this works for heavier dudes but I think it should. Example is try to hit the bag as fast as you can but as gentle as you can.

[@blackmoon8776]

Jeff always holding it down for the lighter and smaller fighter much respect ✊🏾

[@MMAShredded]

:)

[@Randoverse]

Glad he gives clues to what is happening while sparring. Good communication helps a ton.

[@skitrderu2451]

I really think you were in the bad here. Nick Is keeping really calm even after the really hard kicks you are trowing. Even if the big swing is trow and it feels strong he can still control the hit before landing. Also remember that this is your work and life, and i don't know if this guy Nick is just an amateur or doing this as a hobby. If you are more experienced you should be able to back of for 5 seconds and lower the tempo and control your energy. :)

[@MMAShredded]

Fair !

[@Anas-rx9zs]

I agree. Other guy should have gotten some time to work his technique instead of Jeff making it an aggressive sparring. (Which he kinda instigated).

[@mestayno]

looked like a pretty even match to me. One of the outside leg kicks visibly bothered him, while he also landed a pretty good combination too.

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@rimirutempest9572]

Really love how Jeff exchange attacks with his enemies

[@MMAShredded]

thx!

[@nickyeng7444]

This one is like a bad relationship, things would be perfect if they could just communicate better😂. It offers so many valuable reminders and shows how things can escalate easily. We have everything on display in this one including desperation, misreading of an opponent, heavy telegraphing, failure to adjust to the opponents size and weight, along with a sickening amount of ego. I love it. The cornicopia of egos is of course offset by the display of phenominal cardio and breath control. You handled this one so well. You are absolutely fearless and this manifests in so many ways here. You hold your own impressively well, like a MA version of Optimus Prime negating the size/weight differential. You still manage to have an admirable level of fluidity and flow (think Optimus Prime with a lot of karate and jeet under the metal). Nick's nod is super intimidating! But also very cage rattling. He has a load of power and that power is consistent even after a few good hits. I like his pace. Initially I was hoping for one of you to dial it back and hoped that it would soon be followed by the other. Obviously I was expecting too much;) After the nod that changed to me wanting you to move in with an aggressive barrage. If ever Nick is ever in a street fight, that nod is going to be like waving a red flag at a bull;) It's one of those times where you sit down afterwards and realize that neither party intended it to be this way and that both opponents are nice and respectful, just a little ego reactive at times. This was a good one, ego filled but also very valiant on both parts, well done.

[@MB-sl3hx]

ugly sparring, simply. Big egos makes bad sparring. too hard and too stiff. Jeff is a pro, but this session is not.

[@JAWJUGGLER__2]

2:31 love the sudden switch to a karate style, great martial artist always entertaining to watch this guys videos

[@cherryb0ng]

That fake body jab high kick was fantastic

[@MMAShredded]

thx!

[@optikalillusion777]

Bro that is some hard sparring! You held your own definitely. I couldn’t keep this level of sparring up more than once in 2 weeks lol. Please stay safe out there…

[@MMAShredded]

thanks!!

[@rmi11s.martialarts]

very impressive as always. the room clearly recognised that last head kick. bro lost some hp with that one 💀

[@MMAShredded]

I lost lots of HP with his hands before hahaha

[@indiefounderpodcast]

This was actually an amazing exchange!

[@MMAShredded]

Osss

[@AhadHassan]

Watching you spar hard always reminds me that you're a pro 😭really efficient technical power.

[@MMAShredded]

:)

[@PetrilloCinema]

A lot of great exchanges here. Thank you for the study material🙌

[@MMAShredded]

:)

[@noborikoon]

Another great video Jeff! I really like watching you reflect on how things can escalate, even if the person who started it may not be doing it on purpose or even realize it. As someone who likes to keep it light and technical most of the time, it reminds me about the need to keep a cool head even if your opponent does something they shouldn't

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!!

[@vicsilva651]

best spar footage on YT!

[@MMAShredded]

Oss

[@larryphotography]

I enjoy watching you spar, your technique, timing and flow are beautiful to watch. I can't understand how you spar so hard like that without getting hurt/injured!

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!

[@PrinceSlap]

Beautiful flow man! Love Jeff’s style. I once said it’s like a clean Dominick Cruz lol other guy is like stone like Alex Pereira, scary and puts on pressure but not much head movement. Great vid, great spar. Hats off to both men💪🏼

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!!!

[@dtoad5576]

i know jeff knows not to stand n bang w heavier guys. i think he was just in a mood and wanted to get the guy back ; many big dudes arent really strategically fighting, they're just acting like punks and striking too hard. i dont blame jeff one bit from hitting back hard. jeff's analysis is great and such a nice contribution for all of our learning. thanks to jeff.

[@MMAShredded]

haha cheers!

[@neesothedoctor5088]

Jeff the real g no edits not filter just the facts and truth 👍💪💪💪💪💪 respect

[@MMAShredded]

oss

[@tarts_]

I was just chillin and watching nick throw those low kicks, I unintentionally twitched my left leg a few times to try and check the non existent kick. 😂

[@MMAShredded]

hahahaha

[@Sacciuiguai]

Your skill is so high level man, movement and techniques are sharp

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!

[@dynamic75]

That body jab to the high kick was slick as hell! Must take some good hip flexibility.

[@MMAShredded]

Oss

[@zachparade2791]

Jeff, I have so much respect for you fighting skills. I also appreciate you being transparent with how your ego often gets activated easily. This is something more gyms need to emphasize. There is a lot that is suboptimal in many traditional martial arts schools, but, IF they are doing it correctly, they are usually good at teaching proper character traits like respect, self-discipline, and focus, which form a basis for dealing with ego. These are all skills taught in traditional Asian martial arts. Currently, MMA has a more American flavor of promoting competition and aggression. Both approaches obviously have their benefits. However, I hope the next phase of MMA won’t just take and choose techniques, but also incorporate the deeper lessons of the martial arts. 🙏✌️

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for your support man!!

[@AGuyNamedGabe]

You’re fight IQ and analysis is amazing! Striving for that brain power💯

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!

[@user-qn4rp4bb4d]

Going for my second mma fight as a young amateur in September! Videos like yours really help me mix it up and see new angles with my striking!

[@MMAShredded]

good luck bro!

[@MuhammadAli-kg7ij]

Jeff, your combos, counters, head movement, footwork are amazing and very creative, you're technically better striker than a lot of ufc fighters, why did you retire you could make it to Ufc considering you're very popular on youtube

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man! I enjoy doing what I do/coaching and training casually over fighting taking significantly bigger health risks. KZbin pays more too haha

[@gravy1770]

Yeah and if I recall he was actually a short notice replacement on one of their prelims

[@LTtvCombatSports]

@@MMAShreddedthat’s understandable

[@gemini1446]

Love seeing the super rare 👀

[@dragonier8133]

Nice sparring. Still respectful even with a little escalation.

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@butterf1sh]

you clearly initiated the escalation.

[@zanejackson8532]

prefer this style of video over the slow motion version. Great content brother.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!

[@Kickboxing1601]

This is how and why guys get concussions

[@מיכאלפרומר]

Obviously the best and favorite MMA KZbinr in my opinion

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!!!

[@infesta7]

All good, I think. Not super smart to hard sparr bigger opponents often, but once in a while gives lots of confidence.

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@screamtheguy6425]

Dont stand and bang is why in Wing Chun, we practice sticking to smoulder our opponents. Same principle for tai chi push hands, bagua push hands, wrestling etc.

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@kevh7941]

Great to watch 👍 you're very skilled mate

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!

[@abu-muawiyah]

You are too humble sometimes lol. You more than held your own. He was trying pretty hard as well. Good stuff

[@MMAShredded]

thx!!

[@numb3701]

Ima go start a fight in street rn😂

[@MMAShredded]

😂😂😂

[@whatgives7917]

You guys kept it pretty civil despite the hard low kicks. Going hard to the body and legs some of the best sparring imo.

[@MMAShredded]

:)

[@britindian3146]

I'm wise enough now not to get my ego involved, but there's a difference between that and someone who doesn't listen to a call to calm down, and then it's just a case of given some good, clean shots under control to help them comprehend. I had to do exact this last week, and they kind of got the message. Even then, our teacher had to explain to my sparring partner how one should acknowledge a shot rather than just ignore it and punch back (if you don't acknowledge, and pause momentarily you don't understand that a proper shit would have meant you could not have thrown that punch/kick/whatever). Good video and breakdown. Keep it coming.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!!

[@Themowgli1991]

Jeff really nice video. When youre in holland you should visit sokudo gym. Thats were the legend ernesto hoost started. He right now gives lessons there . I think u would love to do the a lesson when hoost is teaching and then the sparring start

[@andrewmk8514]

Hi Jeff. Love the channel. In the future, could you sit down with your sparring partner to breakdown what happened? Would be great to see from their POV.

[@MMAShredded]

noted!! thanks for feedback!

[@jakecastillo2872]

Your leg kicks are the most technical and beautifully done when you landing it.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!

[@nthntrnh300]

That last catch on the high kick was text book

[@MMAShredded]

osss

[@mattrusselljones]

its interesting how you just step your rear leg forward into your switch kick, very subtle.

[@MMAShredded]

:)

[@outlaw._.lazines]

How many times have you watched this. *My Brain* : "Yes"

[@unknownuser2031]

I love how you spar/fight . Looks like" flow like water" .. really awesome 🙏

[@MMAShredded]

:)) thanks!

[@ayske1]

I'm only 5'9/74kg and typically have to spar with guys 10-20kg heavier and or about 6'0. I only turtle into the pocket probably in the second half of the round.. but you're right. You gotta gauge their energy...

[@MMAShredded]

damn!!!

[@Snapshot-d8o]

That was a lit fight

[@chojinacd]

Ha, yeh i can see how it's hard to see who escalated exactly 😅, but which exchange it was is crystal clear. I love these breakdowns and hats off to you standing there with a bigger opponent! And also props that we know that when the sparring is over probably all is fine again 😉👍🏽👌🏽

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks man!!

[@Anon1991]

As a smaller guy who has had to spar bigger guys for the majority of my time. I definitely agree with the smaller guy should be able to go 75% and the bigger guy 50%. It’s only fair man.

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!!

[@joshuasolorzano1570]

This was awesome 😎 💪🏼

[@MMAShredded]

:)

[@joshuasolorzano1570]

@@MMAShredded 💪🏼🙏🏼

[@johnarnebirkeland]

Loving this longer cuts with running commentary style.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for the feedback!

[@Abelagdomen]

Its always such a good learning experience watching your videos Man, Keep up with the good work, you re an amazing example as a martial artist. Greetings From Chile !

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!

[@chrisbera7952]

I miss that!!

[@joelbelmonte1383]

I interpreted his nodding as 'yes, that caught me good, that kick was good'

[@mikegoodwin5951]

Who cares? the dude came right back and threw his own full power leg kick. Either way it was on after that.

[@DanTheWolfman]

Hey Jeff, why don't you do a quick breakdown vid of my MMA Sparring Round and my Grappling Round with Korean Zombie since he fights tonight in Singapore UFC?

[@tirexgun2845]

Awesome Vid💪🔥🔥

[@MMAShredded]

thx!

[@xxblanksxx1]

Might be a hot take, but it's great to see you stand and bang once in a while. I remember there was an old video, I think it was with Fred, where you two stood toe to toe dodging each other's punches with exceptional head movement and all the blocks. It was like watching a dope ass anime fight. Not saying that you should do it more, standing and banging isn't the best for the brain cells. Just a different style, for different partners.

[@MMAShredded]

oss!

[@KruDeExotic]

Great vid, love to see how you both move around and put the combos together. Good to get some tips to try out when next sparring!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!!

[@resocorp]

beautiful to watch. I was hooked watching it.

[@des6853]

Super helpful for me right now, thx Jeff!

[@MMAShredded]

no prob!

[@JW-Handle]

I'm +/-73kg (160lbs) and most guys I train/spar with are 85 / 100. (187/220lbs) Usually employ your style of circling outside and blitz attack, but some days I just don't feel like being elusive. Then I stand and bang. Definitely not the smart choice, but it's what you said, they should be aware their attacks land so much harder! I take the bruises with pride 🤕😢😅

[@MMAShredded]

true hahahahaha

[@MobaCry]

Amazing sparring 👍👍👍. Those inside low kick are just 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮. So fast 😍😍 and precise. I need to learn that...

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!!

[@scorpionsubzero9066]

Gosh!! Thanks for the great vid. You guys are great. Love the comentary

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@yartysparty]

That jab to lead high kick I love doing as well. Great stuff man!

[@MMAShredded]

thank you :) one of my fav

[@marcokazama3558]

Good job Jeff

[@MMAShredded]

thanks!

[@Bassai]

Pacquiao vs Margarito is another perfect example. Great video, btw!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks!!

[@jokerhahahahahaha6103]

That fake body shot to lead high is one I’m gonna practise a lot more

[@MMAShredded]

Oss

[@zanejackson8532]

Such a blackbelt thing to do landing that headkick LOL. i got caught with the same exact one recently.

[@MMAShredded]

lmaoooo

[@fightpsych]

That left head kick was excellent !

[@MMAShredded]

thanks!!

[@sym9266]

Faking the leg into the same side straight punch is very interesting. I think you've got a sneaky KO in your arsenal with that.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks!!

[@sym9266]

@@MMAShredded It was such a clean hit too, but maybe not full power. If you train to capitalize on that set up I think it could be a game changer for a low kicker like yourself. Great stuff as always

[@MinttyFlavour1276]

I use to have this issues back when I was a beginner but as times past. Communication and choosing of partner is very important. Learn that Coms is able to break down barriers.Light sparring should be agree throughout and apologise for accidentally Hards hits. I agree Hard sparring Is needed Sometime but I guess Do what U love is the most important.

[@illumitabris]

Jeff Chan spars are back baby! Time to download

[@MMAShredded]

hahahaha

[@ArmadusMalaysia]

2:50 Jeff. I realized that if you do pressure moves like the push kick, it makes opponents default to their original stance. I think he was hiding the left leg to the back as it's already starting to hurt, hence the change of stance. When you push kicked him, him changed to a different stance where you could quickly move in for another inside kick.

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@JMHolmesBMBLA]

.... also, that lead high kick was serious 👏👏👏

[@MMAShredded]

oss

[@jayceeinvincible]

WOOOOO!!!! Beautiful my brotha! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MMAShredded]

Thanks man!

[@dominikb8430]

Jeff, i think I'm not the only one who would like to see more vloggy type of your video besides sparrings. I wonder where you are, who are these guys etc. Even last time, when you showed some backstage of that bodyguard's sparring was cool. What do you think about this? Cool video, like always.

[@MMAShredded]

I appreciate the feedback!

[@gbruceg5138]

How tall is that guy? He definitely has the reach advantage, arms and legs. And not to go unnoticed but he has skills...

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!! and im not sure how tall

[@BMO_Creative]

I dunno man, LOL I think Nick loved that you "stayed in the pocket". Maybe several sparring partners wouldn't have, but he seemed to appreciate it! You're probably gonna be sore tomorrow! LOL Great video!

[@MMAShredded]

Haha b

[@Manchingggg]

really nice sparring. skillful, respectful🔥

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@makingachange8742]

Bro your high kick was a form of art hahaha beautiful❤

[@MMAShredded]

Thank you!

[@PaulSmith-pr7pv]

Love this Jeff Chan! Stay safe ❤

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!

[@AdamSmith-jf8hn]

Jeff always being respectful and showing his skills 🥊💪 I do find that when sparring bigger guys they go hard when they realise the smaller guy can hit hard too, I don’t think they like it lmao but forget their 50% is sometimes our 80% hahaha

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!

[@iTrivyum]

3:36 that hand trap into the cross was slick as hell

[@MMAShredded]

thx!!

[@DanDan-pz6oy]

Watched your video a couple weeks ago getting your blackbelt! Congratulations man! Well earned! I'm going to study now at a university, I hope I can have the same dedication in my studies as you have in your martial arts training 💪❤️

[@MMAShredded]

thanks man!!

[@Ninjacob00]

Me; Wait, it’s all double step/inside low setups?? Jeff with gun to my head: Always has been😢

[@MMAShredded]

LOL

[@w0ngky]

I know in some gyms its pretty normal to go harder on the low kicks

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@sharkparty1027]

He has a bad habit of winging as many punches as he can as he enters the pocket. A simple elbow would end his night early. Watch for the elbow or uppercut opening as you both enter the pocket to exchange as it is there all day. Anyone fighting him in the future should pin my comment.