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Closing the Distance

Demonstrated By: Marco Ruas
Assisted By: Roberto Leito
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Author: Marco Ruas
Submitted by: White Belt

MMA Universe
Date submitted: 14 December 2006

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Step 1: Warning

Closing the distance is the time the fighter is in most danger. It is also the time where a grappler will expose himself to strikes like a Knee...

Step 2: Punch

Punch...

Step 3: Elbow

Elbow...

Step 4: Upper Elbow

... or an Upper Elbow

Step 5: Low Kick Distraction

A low kick distraction is good because it takes your opponents mind off defending before you go for the clinch.

Step 6: Move In

As your opponent defends, move in.

Step 7: Clinch

From the clich you can work a variety of take-downs.

Step 8: Punch Distraction

You can also use punches to distract your opponent...

Step 9: Clinch

...before you move in for the clinch.

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