Analysis and breakdowns of competitions, from the Olympics to the UFC.
Event previews
I’ll breakdown upcoming competitions, interesting matchups, and the factors that might influence their outcomes. Beyond making predictions, I’m interested in examining how differences in fighting styles, technical approaches, experience, and decision-making can shape a contest.
Match recaps
Some of the most interesting moments in martial arts happen in a matter of seconds, but there’s often quite a bit to unpack. Here, I’ll break down significant moments from grappling competitions, including judo, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as striking disciplines such as boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA. I’ll focus on the technical and strategic decisions behind these exchanges, along with the psychological factors that may help explain them.
Athlete breakdowns
Every martial artist develops a somewhat different approach to competition, shaped by their experiences, physical attributes, personality, and training environment. In these longer pieces, I’ll examine the styles of individual athletes, looking at the habits, technical preferences, strengths, and limitations that distinguish them. I’m particularly interested in how athletes adapt over time, respond to adversity, and develop approaches to competition that reflect their individual characteristics.
