I see a lot of fighters change camps, and alot of them go to Greg Jackson Academy and some have sucess and some don't. I hear that he's a great strategist, now some of them don't always go according to plan. It really isn't that hard to come up with a game plan. Now as a amatuer fighter and fan, here is some general ideas for game plans. Always have back up plan it'll work toward your advantage.
Game Plan for Wrestlers/ Grapplers
A) Pressure foward, they don't like it. Throw stiff jabs, they'll duck under it. After throwing the jab throw an uppercut it'll connect. Nw depending how much power you have you may not knock him hurt but they'll worry about it.
B) Work takedown defense (duh) but do it drilling with strikes. Uppercuts/knees/kicks. It'll give a real live feel of the fight. Good preperaion.
C) Work submissions off your back. Don't get lazy and forget that grapplers like to put you where they think you're most vulnerable. Work sweeps from every position, full guard, half guard, twister side control, full side mount, all positons. it'll make them work harder, and let them know you won't be held down.
Game Plan For Strikers
Right handed Boxers/ Kickboxers
A) Counter off their jab alot with over hand rights follw through with your left hook to beat there right cross. And tie some leg kicks in there off jabs and hooks.
B) feint as much as possible, it'll throw them off and gives you an excellent opportunity to shoot for the takedown.
C) Work top positions. Like wrestlers, they don't like being on their back.
South paw Boxers/ Kickboxers
A) Step to their left away from their power side. Jab a lot mixing in body kicks and straight right hands. Kongo did it to Cro Cop ,Gonzaga did it to Cro Cop, Koscheck did it to Sanchez, it works.
B) Counter left hands with double legs and single legs. While throwing that left hand, their leg is exposed. Counter Right hooks with sme head movement, while hooking to the body and hook to the head.
Counter Strikers
A) Pressure foward throwing feints. Make them think you're gonna strike first, and make them throw first, leaving them exposed for counters. Rampage did it to Chuck in their second fight. Cut him off Feinted and made him pay.
Now depending on your opponents strength and weaknesses there are some of these you'll have to mix up. Like Chuck Liddell, counter striker with good takedwon defense. George St. Pierre, versitle striker with good takedowns.
As long as you're well rounded, you can always have a leg up on your opponent. These strategies are for every one.
