How to Fight Someone Bigger and Taller - Coach Zahabi vs Big and Tall Opponents

How do you fight a bigger stronger opponent is maybe the number one question I keep getting on this channel. Im been meaning to make a "How to fight and Bigger and Stronger Opponent" episode for some time now.

This will be the first of many I hope, If this video gets plenty of likes I will make sure to stay on this topics with varies pointers on how to fight the big and strong not only in the stand up realm but also on the ground. Look for future videos on how to defeat a bigger and stronger opponent in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Striking and regarding takedowns.

[Klempo]

Just a tall guy here, trying to reverse engineer the video... Great stuff as always...

[GregoryCunningham]

Q: *"How to fight a Bigger and Stronger Opponent?"*

A: Beat the shit out of them.

[motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

As a 5’7, 180lb former fighter, I was always paired up with big tall guys. What worked well for me was keeping distance and countering. Moving to the outside and really strong kicks to the meaty portion of the thigh. My go to was the overhand right. Never failed.

[ParkourUnited]

Firas on top of being one of the best mma coaches in the world, you truly seem like a humble and genuine person and I thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[greenmind]

great stuff...one thing i would think or say is in a real fight the bigger dude will be more aggressive and your heart will be pounding...i would advice to breath and relax because a bigger dude will be frightening..and most ppl will be scared.and lose the fight despite there skill ..mind over everything

[darealkillarick]

Great video with some good points on the details of fighting a taller guy. When I fight a bigger and/or taller opponent I really like to use feints. I'm 5'6" on a good day and a lot of the guys I sparred with were 6'+. Using feints, good against anyone really, gets them to overextend and allows you time to get in their while they're vulnerable. Longer arms take longer to bring back. I also like to use double jabs to open up the body and legs for strikes.

Another thing that I've had success with is using an inside kick when they try to bully me and rush me against the wall or cage. A well placed inside kick on an opponent who's coming straight forward will usually cause them to square up too much disrupting their balance and sometimes even causing them to trip forward allowing you to counter strong or circle out having to worry less about lunging hook chasing you.

[zshakur]

Keep your gaze focused on the shoulders. Peripheral vision allows you to see arms, legs, and feet without raising your chin. The head is in between the shoulders. You don't have to look at the head to hit it. This gaze allows u to see most of the strikes and offers u better defensive/counter options, just my 2 cents. It takes years to develop, but if u can learn how to maintain your gaze and find the head without seeing it, it greatly improves your unpredictability and accuracy. GREAT VIDEO AS USUAL! Ooss!

[holierthan]

Man! I'm in fighter's heaven after finding your channel!
Huge nuggets of gold all over the place!
Thank you very much, coach Zahabi!

[bodyshotshurt]

Appreciate the vid. I'm pretty short so anytime I trained boxing and sparred against a taller guy, the first thing I learned was to be more cognizant on relaxing. You could easily get flustered and anxious from the pressure of a taller fighter, especially if they can cut off the ring. Change angles and the beat of your punches to never let them time you. Be a busy bee and deliver a death from a thousand bee stings.

[titanmma]

Keep making these types of videos, they're very clear and informative and it's cool to see you demonstrating the concepts in a spar.

[mmaport]

Every time I fight with a taller opponent all my coaches tell me to stay in the pocket, don't give their reach, because that makes them "shorter".But I never felt comfortable in this situation.Thank you for clarifying what I really feel like to do!

[ShinkaTV]

Always a pleasure Firas. In the future I would love a video on overcoming a faster opponent as well.

[minasz]

Nice video! I totally agree with the move around concept when you fight a taller guy. Not only its difficult for him to clinch, but also he will not turn as fast when you hit and get out and so you can hit again when he turns. See it as a big truck vs a little car turning a corner. Again..Nice Video and ma3a Salama

[MartialMasculine]

Brilliant. This will help me out a ton in sparring. Thank you Sensei!

[FutonJohn]

next video : how to defeat brock lesnar

[bunating]

thanks for making this vid Firas. it's good for self defense vs. bigger guys. Good to see tips from someone who has the experience and skills.

[TheMan]

Thank you coach. This is really useful for me. I'm 5'3"

[diegonievi]

Great video coach Firas Zahabi. I totally agree with the "zig-zag" movement, with the idea of avoiding clinch, and with the use of fake movements. And another important key, as you said, is the continuos movement.. Mma in Italy are very far from technical level shown in your videos. It would be a pleasure to have you there for a seminar.

[afadaie]

I did not know you are such a good speaker too. Can watch your videos the whole day. Keep up the great work brother.

[gusbisbal]

Loved it, can't wait for the next one. Now do one for the tall guy defeating the small guy. It allows you to know what he is going to try.