Tutorial
Clinch fundamentals for MMA
The MMA clinch combines Muay Thai control with wrestling. Win the underhooks and you choose what happens next.
LDLalit Desai1 min read
Positions
- Double underhooks: best for takedowns and cage control.
- Collar tie: best for knees and breaking posture.
- Over-under: the neutral fighting position.
Drill
Pummelling rounds for underhooks, then add knees on the break and a level change on the reset.
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