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He highlights the Mongols' cavalry tactics, which relied on swift mobility and skirmishes, similar to how modern fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov operate—using relentless pressure, ground control, and positional dominance reminiscent of ancient shield wall formations. The Greek hoplites with their marching shield wall also bear striking similarity to these grappling-based styles.
Skirmishing and Counterattacks
He describes tactics like the Sian horsemen’s "fed flight"—a form of feigned retreat that lures opponents into overextension. This maneuver is akin to MMA tactics where a fighter baiting the opponent with a faint or strike then counters an anticipated attack, turning defense into an offensive advantage.