jack slack
The Elements of Style: The Jab
A jab is as personal to a fighter as his signature or fingerprint: some flick, some jolt, some hit nothing but air. We discuss the dynamics and styles of the greatest fighters to lace up gloves.
Fightland Presents: The 2015 Slacky Awards
The last UFC card of the year is in the books and it's time to look back. Jack Slack recounts his Best Gameplan, Technical Turnaround, Low Fight IQ and Breakout Technique of 2015.
Ringcraft Companion: Conor McGregor and Changing Priorities
Conor McGregor has noticeably moved away from his counter fighting roots and become one of the game's most aggressive kickers. We examine how and why fighters change so significantly with a few famous examples.
Jack Slack's Ringcraft: A Study In Conor McGregor
Jack Slack examines the technical and strategic development of McGregor from counter puncher to hyper aggressive kicker in the third episode of Ringcraft.
Holohan versus Smolka: A Storm of Submissions
Louis Smolka and Paddy Holohan performed out of their skin to save the UFC Dublin card. We look at their tremendous grappling match, and the best and worst of the other fights around the world over the weekend.
Holohan vs Smolka: Breaking the MMA Drought
It's not the card we wanted but UFC Fight Night Dublin is set to break the two week drought of MMA. We take a look at the main event and the other happenings in the sport this weekend.
Wushu Watch: Snakes in the Grass, Hypocritical Dating, and Anti-Grappling Techniques
A week without fights brings out the worst in the MMA community. We discuss T.J. Dillashaw's defection, Ronda Rousey's love life, and why you shouldn't even care.
How to Enjoy a Rubbish Fight
Just like any sport, fighting has its fair share of stinkers. We take a look at some of the best ways to get through slow fights.
Game Breakers: Five Moves That Won Fights They Shouldn't Have
MMA is unlike any other sport in that the losing participant can take the lead and end the contest in a single instant. We take a look at five of the slickest trick plays in fighting history.
Cormier versus Gustafsson: What Makes a Champion
Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson faced heavy criticism coming into their bout at UFC 192 and they emphatically answered every word. We take a look at the twists and turns of the dramatic light heavyweight title bout.
Wushu Watch: George Dillman and the Magic of Kyusho
Pressure point knockouts are always going to be considered ridiculous, but these are some of the finest you'll ever see. We take a look at George Dillman and the difference between magic and good aim.
Josh Barnett Triumphs: Classical Infighting with The Warmaster
Josh Barnett outworked and outclassed a game Roy Nelson at UFC Japan through dirty boxing and classical infighting. We examine the methods and science behind this underused art, and discuss the successes and failures of karate on Saturday's card.