Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What's the point in slapping your opponent in the UFC? There are several reasons why slapping can be incredibly effective. Tim Means demonstrated some fantastic open handed strikes in his fight with Niko Price at UFC Wichita (UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos) as well as some other great unorthodox work.
In this UFC Secrets video we focus on Tim Means use of unorthodox attacks including his slap attacks and standing wrist control. We break down why palm strikes can potentially be advantageous over more standard punches and we look at how losing shape on their stances caused issues for both Tim Means and Niko Price.
#UFC #SLAP #MMA #fight
What's the point in slapping your opponent in the UFC? There are several reasons why slapping can be incredibly effective. Tim Means demonstrated some fantastic open handed strikes in his fight with Niko Price at UFC Wichita (UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos) as well as some other great unorthodox work.
In this UFC Secrets video we focus on Tim Means use of unorthodox attacks including his slap attacks and standing wrist control. We break down why palm strikes can potentially be advantageous over more standard punches and we look at how losing shape on their stances caused issues for both Tim Means and Niko Price.
#UFC #SLAP #MMA #fight
