Read Your Opponent’s Next Move
One of the most important skills not taught to any mixed martial arts fighters during training sessions is the ability to read your opponent before you strike. When facing other fighters, the ability to tell if they will stand their ground and fight you, retreat, or attack first is very important. If you are able to read your opponent's next move, then you will be bale to get your arm up to block his attack while you strike first, and defeat him before he has the chance to hit you properly. While it is common courtesy to look people in the eye when talking to them, this same rule does not apply in a fight.
