--- tags: - Fight-Analysis --- # Last Five Fights ``` His fights typically go deep into the rounds. He likes to use the first round or so to gain reads on his opponent. If he doesn't win by decision, the knockout / TKO usually occurs in the last round. ``` ![[BJJ & MMA/_resources/Petr_Yan_Scouting_Report.resources/image.1.png]] # General Notes ``` I think his own words speak well to his style. I saw the quote below during an interview. I saw this hold true in the Aldo fight for example. In the third round Petr was looking tired, and Aldo started to go harder on him looking for a finish. By the end of the round Aldo started to get tired and Petr came back strong. It also shows in his fight record in the UFC. If he gets a finish, it often comes in the final rounds. ``` ![[BJJ & MMA/_resources/Petr_Yan_Scouting_Report.resources/image.png]] ``` Petr attempts more strikes, and lands more strikes as the rounds progress. See graphs below. ``` ![[BJJ & MMA/_resources/Petr_Yan_Scouting_Report.resources/image.3.png]] # Stance ``` Switch-stance fighter. Changes his stance often during the fight and during attacks.  Known for keeping a high/tight guard. Generally, it seems part of his game plan is to use his pressure and high-guard to force reactions out of his opponents. He feels comfortable blocking strikes on his guard and may use it as a way to drain his opponents energy. ``` ![[high_guard_1.gif]] ``` Frequently reaches with his lead hand to gauge distance and read his opponent. Since he is as switch-stance fighter, he does this same tactic in both orthodox and southpaw. Rear hand typically stays very close to is face, whichever stance he is in. ``` ![[reaching_with_lead_hand-left_1.gif]] ![[reaching_with_lead_hand-right_1.gif]] # Tendencies This section covers a few tendencies for Petr Yan. ## Foot Sweeps / Takedowns ``` Here is a good breakdown of his foot sweeps by Dan Hardy. ``` ``` I took clips of all of his foot sweeps and takedowns from his last five fights. There is too many too put here, so I created a separate note. Use the following link to see them. ``` [Petr Yan Takedowns](https://www.evernote.com/shard/s143/sh/186e7613-0dc0-a283-012b-30466b80cd12/243b43c983a840e35ffcd80ec523174b) ## Using Guard as a Fake to Setup Strikes ``` The following clip breaks down a strategy he seems to use to setup strikes. He will put up his hands for a high guard, then immediately follow it up with strikes. He gives his opponent a false sense of security that he is being defensive, so that he can catch them off guard. ``` ## Switching Stances While Punching ``` He likes to use distracting punches (no intention on landing) while taking distance with his feet. He will switch stances as he is punching to get close quickly. Switching & stepping into punches is broken down well by Dan Hardy in a couple of his analysis videos. I've clipped the relevant sections below. ``` ``` Here is another example I found of switching stances and stepping into punches. ``` ![[switching_stance_striking_1.gif]] ## High Kicks ``` He likes to through high kicks from either stance. ``` ![[left_head_kick_1.gif]]![[right_head_kick_1.gif]]![[right_head_kick_2.gif]] # Right & Left Hook ``` He likes to use a rear hook from both stances. Below are some examples of left and right hooks. He throws it tight, almost like a hybrid between and cross and a hook. He will sometimes step through with his hook. As noted above, he likes to step through with his punches to increase power and cover more distance. ``` ![[right_cross_1.gif]]![[left_cross_2.gif]] # References