Clinching

When you see the a fighter grab the other by the back of the neck or under the arms and bring him closer to control his head or body, you are looking at the clinch. From these close quarters the fighter can strike his opponent or try to get the fight down on the ground.

Techniques in
the Clinch

• Thai Clinch
• Dirty Boxing
• Knee Strikes
• Elbow Strikes
• Pummeling

Great in the Clinch

Anderson Silva

Strengths: Very well rounded, phenomenal with the clinch

Randy Couture

Strengths: World class wrestler, great clinch

Wanderlei Silva

Strengths: Strong striking technique, intensity and first-class experience

Fight Styles that
Apply the Clinch

• Muay Thai
• Wrestling
• Dirty Boxing
• Judo