How to Control the Cage from the Outside - Wall Work, Takedowns & Fight IQ with Professor Jay Lopez

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In this breakdown, Professor Jay Lopez explains how to control the cage from the outside position, focusing on wall awareness, leg passing, and high-percentage takedown details. This session covers what to do when you’re pressed against the cage as the outside fighter, how to safely pass the legs without giving up balance, and how to apply pressure and control during wall exchanges. Professor Jay breaks down positional decision-making that translates directly to live sparring and MMA competition. This video is ideal for: • MMA athletes working near the cage • Fighters struggling with wall control and balance • Coaches teaching safe, effective takedown entries • Students looking to improve fight IQ in clinch and wall scenarios These are practical, repeatable concepts you can apply immediately to improve control, positioning, and confidence against the cage. Train with purpose. Control the cage. Chapters: 00:00 Controlling the Cage from the Outside 00:16 What to Do When You’re on the Cage as the Outside Fighter 02:59 Passing the Legs Safely Against the Wall 03:34 High-Percentage Takedown Details 09:07 Fighting on the Wall 11:56 Key Cage Control Takeaways Train with TAG Muay Thai: Instagram: @TAGMuayThai YouTube: TAG Muay Thai Website: www.tagmuaythai.com Follow Professor Jay Lopez: Instagram: @jlowj Train with TAG Muay Thai: Instagram: @TAGMuayThai YouTube: TAG Muay Thai Website: www.tagmuaythai.com Follow Professor Jay Lopez: Instagram: @jlowj #MMA #CageControl #WallWork #FightIQ #ProfessorJayLopez #MMATraining #Takedowns #WallWrestling #TAGMuayThai #CombatSports