Floyd perfected the loop hole of clinching. PHD in hugging.
Why?
Clinching in MMA is worlds apart from clinching in boxing. In MMA, you can strike from the clinch, go for takedowns, or in extremely rare cases, attempt a submission. The clinch is a transitional phase between free striking and groundwork. In boxing, the clinch serves virtually no purpose but to get the ref to break you apart and artificially create a safe space.
In one sport, clinching is a legitimate strategy, In the other, it's gaming the system.
Why?
Clinching in MMA is worlds apart from clinching in boxing. In MMA, you can strike from the clinch, go for takedowns, or in extremely rare cases, attempt a submission. The clinch is a transitional phase between free striking and groundwork. In boxing, the clinch serves virtually no purpose but to get the ref to break you apart and artificially create a safe space.
In one sport, clinching is a legitimate strategy, In the other, it's gaming the system.
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