Brief Summary
This video analyses the fighting style of French MMA fighter Baki, highlighting his well-rounded skills, powerful striking, and exceptional evasion techniques. It breaks down the biomechanics behind his devastating jab, his unique jumping hook, and his ability to anticipate and dodge opponents' attacks with incredible speed and precision.
- Baki is a complete and dominant fighter with a powerful and enduring style.
- His jab is incredibly powerful due to perfect biomechanics and coordination.
- Baki's jumping hook is an unexpected and effective technique for closing distance.
- His exceptional evasion skills allow him to anticipate and dodge attacks with remarkable speed.
Introduction to Baki
Baki is described as one of the most complete and dominant French fighters. Undefeated in eight fights, he instils fear in his opponents. Baki considers himself a complete, powerful, and enduring fighter, forcing opponents to meticulously analyse his technique to find weaknesses. He approaches fighting with logic, mathematics, and scientific precision, excelling in grappling, wrestling, and boxing.
The Power of the Jab
Baki's boxing is one of his most destructive weapons, particularly his jab. His jab can deliver a force of over 370 km/h, equivalent to a Harley Davidson impacting a small surface area, capable of stunning any fighter. The power of his jab comes from perfect biomechanics and coordination, maximising power upon impact. All his joints extend to their maximum, from shoulder and elbow to knee, ensuring optimal speed at the moment of impact. His jab accelerates from 0 to 37 km/h in a fraction of a second, engaging his entire body to transfer energy into the punch. The extension of his knee and rear hip increases the power of his strike by 35%.
The Jumping Hook
Baki's aerial hook is described as uncommon yet effective. Despite facing opponents of varying sizes, this technique has developed naturally and through dedicated training. The jumping hook is far from a mere flourish; the exceptional thrust from his rear leg allows Baki to literally fly, closing the distance by nearly a metre. This unexpected action surprises opponents and creates panic. Once the distance is closed, Baki's relentless pressure quickly overwhelms his adversaries, making this combination a key strength.
The Art of Evasion
Baki's movement, speed, and precision are highlighted, particularly his head movement and precise, rapid strikes. His ability to evade attacks is a major asset, having mastered the art of deciphering micro-gestures to anticipate and react. Baki attributes his excellent eyesight and reflexes to his boxing training, which has enhanced his MMA skills. He explains that boxers anticipate strikes based on body language, not just the fist's position.
Anticipation and Reflexes
The video analyses Baki's anticipation skills, noting how he reads his opponent's body language to predict attacks. For example, the rear leg signals an incoming hook. In just 27 hundredths of a second, he initiates his dodge with a torso rotation and knee bend, narrowly avoiding a jaw-shattering hook. He exploits even the slightest cues, such as a drop in Maris Sardi's right hand and shoulder, to trigger his evasive rotation. Sometimes, 24 hundredths of a second are enough for him to react, seemingly reading his opponents' minds.
Evasion Techniques
Baki contorts his body to avoid strikes, with his spine bending 48 degrees and his torso receding 32 cm. A direct punch misses his face by only 1.6 cm. He repeats this feat 25 hundredths of a second later, showcasing the peak of evasion. The video draws parallels between Baki and Matrix-like dodging abilities, noting that human limits are around 20 hundredths of a second. Baki aims to make his mark in the octagon and reach the top.
