In mixed martial arts the attack or retreat should be rapid,penetrating and spontaneous.The opponent should not be able to predict your movement until it is too late for him to retaliate or defend.The ideal time for the attack to be delivered is when he is in stupor.Distance is so vital that even a small mistake in range can render an attack harmless.You should launch your attack just before the opponent is at your desired distance,not after he reaches the desired range.It is like baseball,when the outfielder begins to run in the right direction even before the batter swings his bat.Or a football quarterback who throws the ball at the spot just before the end reaches it.The better fighter is always maneuvering,trying to stay in the range that suits him best.He is just out of the opponent’s attack-range and patiently waits for the right moment to close in or draw the opponent toward him.He may attack as the opponent advances or when he sees an opening while the opponent is changing his place or position.Once you have your partner reeling backward,you can use your free hand to hit his body and then pin him to the ground.It is a safe maneuver because your partner cannot take hte offensive.He is too off-balance to retaliate.While sparring or fighting,use good footwork to be as near to your opponent as possible for retaliation.Move lightly,with your knees slightly bent,always ready to spring forward when the opportunity arises. If you are against a defensive fighter with agood sense of distance, advance with a series of steps. making the first step smooth and economical. A clever maneuver is to advance a step or two and then retreat, enticing the opponent ot pursue. If he does, allow him to take a step or two and you can surprise him with a burst forward right int his track, at the precise instant he raises his foot to step forward.