How would you handle fighting against someone this tall?

**DanielKetley** · Posted On: 4/13/2011 11:34am

Hi Guys, My next fight is against a guy who beat this tall thai with the red hair. My technique is supposed to be better then his but he's the same height and has the same style as Wungpet, if I win it means I'm going to fight in Bangkok. I have my own thoughts on how to approach this fight but my question you you all is what would you's do?
The shorter guy in the fight does a good job but I just don't think he's aggressive enough.
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**Sang** · Posted On: 4/13/2011 12:08pm

Concentrate on making your own fight style dominant, not on countering your opponents imo. In other words, play to your strengths, not his weaknesses.

Tall people are notoriously weak to leg kicks and body punches but we all know how low those score in Muay Thai.

**Colin** · Posted On: 4/13/2011 12:26pm

I'd concentrate on your inside game.
Whenever I'm against a tall guy I just want to clinch and knee. Stay in the pocket and keep elbow/clinch pressure on him, use his knee attempts to whip him around and destroy his face.

**bobyclumsyninja** · Posted On: 4/13/2011 12:30pm

though not the same sport...see how Badr Hari takes Semmy Shilt's space away. Doesn't let him find his range.

In-fighting, will help you. angle in, and take advantage of his extension. Batter his body, and close the gap using angles and circling. It'll be harder for him to reorient and bring his power to bear.

without footage of your actual opponent, it's hard to offer anything more detailed...but inside=clever.

**gregaquaman** · Posted On: 4/13/2011 12:33pm

From a westerner point of veiw. Punch him in the mouth.

**Squerlli** · Posted On: 4/13/2011 2:30pm

Originally Posted by gregaquaman

From a westerner point of veiw. Punch him in the mouth.

I second the notion.

**Lebell** · Posted On: 4/13/2011 2:58pm

my two cents: keep moving, avoid being cornered for kick barrages, im 6 feet 5, i had most troube with small nmble fuckers.

be a small nimble fucker.
do footwork and work your stamina up to zomg wtf he's a machine level.
you will have to work harder.
and agression does the rest.
wear em down, than....FINISH HIM!!!

**Obewan** · Posted On: 4/13/2011 8:15pm

Run!...you asked what I'd do, right?

**Neo Sigma** · Posted On: 4/13/2011 8:29pm

You're going to have to get aggressive and control the pace of the fight. As the shortest guy in my gym, anytime I let the taller people get comfortable, it's going to be a really long night. Don't let him establish his jab, don't let him keep you away with teeps, and for god's sake, do NOT let him go first. Blast his ribs and his legs.