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[JaviAM20]

Hey, what would you say is the best way to deal with kick spammers or those who would just run and keep the distance in the most unoffensive way ever? I know you should just clinch them and take them to the ground, but some of them are really good at defending clinches/takedowns, my striking is pretty good I'm almost div 8, but when I come up against those guys they seem to always keep me at distance with any kick variation, I really can't land anything on them, they'll just keep spamming leg kicks, body kicks, high kicks, whenever I get a bit close and for example if they use Jon Jones, it's totally impossible for me to be at reach at any point. What's your best advice for that?

[Dave_S]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kenetic NRG

I (believe) it means at that split second you have "perfect" GA. Basically it's the highest your GA can reach. I'm not positive though. I sent GPD a message, i'll edit this when he replies back.

It was flashing like a strobe light (not really) in video I posted in glitches thread. I haven't seen it before, but never really pay attention. I didn't notice it until James pointed it out.

[JustBlazeM8]

What would you do against sliding kick spammers? The ones that would throw like two jabs before, or just throw it straight away. Think Bruce Lee users without the lunging fist jab and probably more running. Clinch sometimes doesn't work because they use that to get distance.

I mean, I have my own strategy, but it would be good to hear it from you. It's quickly becoming an epidemic over here in UT.

[Kenetic NRG]

Quote: Originally Posted by JaviAM20

Hey, what would you say is the best way to deal with kick spammers or those who would just run and keep the distance in the most unoffensive way ever? I know you should just clinch them and take them to the ground, but some of them are really good at defending clinches/takedowns, my striking is pretty good I'm almost div 8, but when I come up against those guys they seem to always keep me at distance with any kick variation, I really can't land anything on them, they'll just keep spamming leg kicks, body kicks, high kicks, whenever I get a bit close and for example if they use Jon Jones, it's totally impossible for me to be at reach at any point. What's your best advice for that?

Quote: Originally Posted by JustBlazeM8

What would you do against sliding kick spammers? The ones that would throw like two jabs before, or just throw it straight away. Think Bruce Lee users without the lunging fist jab and probably more running. Clinch sometimes doesn't work because they use that to get distance. I mean, I have my own strategy, but it would be good to hear it from you. It's quickly becoming an epidemic over here in UT.

Kick spamming is awful. It's really hard to deal with besides doing it back. I usually will parry but besides that you have a few other options

-Throw same side straight / jab to start a combo. If you time it correctly you will overlap their kick and can land your own combo. This only works versus head kicks. By same side I mean if they throw a LEAD head kick you throw whatever side they are leading on. It depends on both players stances, I'll try to find a video for further clarification.

-Use a well timed leg kick to knock them down while they try to kick

-If they are spamming side kicks just hold weak block and move forward into them. They will be forced backwards which closes distance allowing for you to either: Clinch against the cage, unload with a combo, or time a body/head kick when they go to side step away from the cage.

Besides that it really just takes practice and focus. Unless they are comboing well off kicks they can't put you in much danger. Push forward, relax, and wait for your time.

If your opponent is using Jones and you aren't, you're pretty screwed if they are playing distance cheese.

[Kenetic NRG]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dave_S

It was flashing like a strobe light (not really) in video I posted in glitches thread. I haven't seen it before, but never really pay attention. I didn't notice it until James pointed it out.

Yeah it's that white flash that comes up for a split second. I've seen it before, I think it's just to signal that you have max GA.

[JaviAM20]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kenetic NRG

Kick spamming is awful. It's really hard to deal with besides doing it back. I usually will parry but besides that you have a few other options -Throw same side straight / jab to start a combo. If you time it correctly you will overlap their kick and can land your own combo. This only works versus head kicks. By same side I mean if they throw a LEAD head kick you throw whatever side they are leading on. It depends on both players stances, I'll try to find a video for further clarification. -Use a well timed leg kick to knock them down while they try to kick -If they are spamming side kicks just hold weak block and move forward into them. They will be forced backwards which closes distance allowing for you to either: Clinch against the cage, unload with a combo, or time a body/head kick when they go to side step away from the cage. Besides that it really just takes practice and focus. Unless they are comboing well off kicks they can't put you in much danger. Push forward, relax, and wait for your time. If your opponent is using Jones and you aren't, you're pretty screwed if they are playing distance cheese.

Alright will try it, thanks a lot, it sucks for sure! Kick spamming should have a massive impact on stamina and I don't really feel it is punished as it should be. Also those who spam parry while doing it are really boring to play against...

[Generative James]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kenetic NRG

Yeah it's that white flash that comes up for a split second. I've seen it before, I think it's just to signal that you have max GA.

It flashes once when you reach max GA. It flashes multiple times (like a strobe light) and stays at max capacity while your opponent is in a health event.

[Dave_S]

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