This post is both a tribute to Joanna Jedrzejczyk, one of the best pure Thaiboxing specialists to ever fight in MMA and a blueprint on how to use Muay Thai to compliment your boxing skills and win fights in modern MMA.
In her upcoming fight against Rose "Thug" Namajunas, Joanna will have her hands full as Rose has drastically improved her striking game and is pretty good at submitting opponents. Nevertheless, Joanna is one of my favorite fighters as she is a lean, mean striking machine.
The following analysis of her basic moves can help fans appreciate diverse approaches to the fighting game and enjoy fights more by identifying what each fighter brings to the table.