Aspinall talked about the merab-takedown as a energy saving yet effective takedown (outside single leg, then pull the leg as you circle out). How do i know what takedown to aim for? When do i go for the knee-slide, or body-lock or outside single leg? I understand that timing is key, but if i am a noob, where should i focus?

Just got back from Dubai where Junior Karanta stepped into the cage at 971 Fighting Championship — and delivered a dominant performance. He finished the fight with a second-round TKO after controlling every moment. Clean, calm, and brutal. This was more than just a win — it was a confirmation that our training is working under real pressure, on a big stage. Big thanks to 971 FC for putting on a high-level event and treating the fighters right. Also got to reconnect with old friends like Mounir Lazzez, which made the experience even more special. Let this be a reminder: When the preparation is right, the performance speaks for itself. 💬 Drop a comment if you’ve watched the fight or want to break down any details — I’ll share some key takeaways in a future post.

I am a father of a newborn, masterstudent of children and youth studies, an agressively mediocre guitarist and a noob fighter whom aspire to be a mediocre aswell. I fell in love with boxing at 14 until my depression. I rejoined the love of fighting through MMA at 2022 and been on and off training since then