The Magical Jabs

[greasegun]

Excellent thread gentlemen and I've seen a few.
If it hasn't been answered; Which jab do you think is the most effective for todays MMA. I saw the Cotto power jab and thought with the small gloves, that jab thrown well could end someones night, at least put you on your ass. Has a Karate feel to it, no?

 

[Sinister]

Yes and no, the power-jab is accentuated by a fencer-like movement, but in Boxing you DO NOT keep your back straight the way a reverse punch would be thrown, and definitely not your head up. But yes, it's a bone-cracker if you have heavy hands. A guy like Damacio Page learning the full nuances of the power-jab would be deadly.

It's hard to say which jab is MOST effective, I think it depends on the Fighter. Donald Cerrone knocked Rob McCullough down with a trip-hammer style jab. He just flicks it so hard it's unbelievable.

 

[Steakeater**]

Excellent thread gentlemen and I've seen a few.
If it hasn't been answered; Which jab do you think is the most effective for todays MMA. I saw the Cotto power jab and thought with the small gloves, that jab thrown well could end someones night, at least put you on your ass. Has a Karate feel to it, no?

Cottos got fast jabs though people say hes slow for a welter. What i DONT like is the fact that he likes to take a monster step with the jab to follow up with other shots, very risky

Kid Yamamoto knocked down Murahama with a jab, and put Jadamba out cold with a jab as well

 

[Sinister]

Cottos got fast jabs though people say hes slow for a welter. What i DONT like is the fact that he likes to take a monster step with the jab to follow up with other shots, very risky

The power-jab is accentuated by that lunge, it's not just to get close, it's part of the technique.

 

[Steakeater**]

The power-jab is accentuated by that lunge, it's not just to get close, it's part of the technique.

yea the single jabs i like, quick and knockdown power, but lots of times he likes to follow it up with a right hook to the body, which leaves him vulnerable.

 

[greasegun]

I went back and looked at some fights, I think Miguel Torres is one of the best so far, Cerrone as mentioned.

 

[Tropics1020]

Because Wlad Klitschko fights like his opponent is on fire.

Haha I think you owe Seano a royalty for using that line.

 

[MMAaficionado]

rj jr always did

 

[Sinister]

Always did what?

 

[mschatz]

RJJ used a jab?

 

[Steakeater**]

not really a jab, but he just threw it out all the time there to measure distance before throwing an overhand right.

the main time i saw him use jab as a weapon was his last fight against SHeika.

 

[Sinister]

He pawed and touched, the actual pawing jab is a bit more systematic. Roy did stuff you're essentially always told not to do, but could get away with it as he had magical speed and reflexes.

 

[THUNDAR]

interesting post cottos jab is like a spear thrust.

 

[Henry Swanson]

RJJ used a jab?

It looked good against Pazienza, and even though he used it sparingly, I thought his jab looked good against Ruiz as well, especially when he was using it to set up the straight right.

 

[StyleFighter]

Cool.

 

[anubismcdeath]

Great post! Have you ever posted a list of all time great jabbers? And where would Larry Holmes jab be in you mind at heavyweight?

 

[BodyHook]

Wow great thread, definitely my favorite so far. Ike had an amazing jab. I also think Mosley has a great jab that is underrated.

 

[undercoverID]

Fantastic thread. Very much appreciated

 

[somekid]

Very interesting read I wasn't aware of the variety of jabs, but I don't understand the difference between the pawing and slap jab they seem the same.

 

[Sinister]

The pawing jab is typically slower and left out there longer, the slapping jab is brought back faster.