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ONE Championship recently posted a compilation of devastating leg kicks that featured Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Tawanchai PK Saenchai, and Y2K Fairtex.
As combat sports continue to grow and evolve, leg kicks are becoming one of the most dangerous tools available for fighters. Although sometimes leg kicks don’t look painful on television, it only takes a few to cripple an opponent temporarily. ONE shared a video showcasing several brutal leg attacks with the caption saying:
“Kicks that will make you crumple 😱 @tawanchay_pk @y2k_fairtex @rodtang_jimungnon”
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Watch the ONE Championship leg kick compilation featuring Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Tawanchai PK.Saenchai, and Y2K Fairtex below:
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Fighters worldwide have established dangerous leg kicks, but one place has made the technique a priority - Thailand. Rodtang, Tawanchai, and Y2K are all Thai fighters with a little something extra on their kicks, showcased in the highlight reel posted by ONE.
Fans react to ONE Championship’s highlight reel of debilitating leg kicks
Casual MMA fans are starting to become educated on how dangerous leg kicks can be. The damage can range from temporary debilitation to surgery being needed for torn ligaments. When ONE Championship posted the highlight reel of leg strikes, plenty of fans reacted in the comment section.
Check out some of the comments below:
“Leg kicks are the best strikes in combat sports IMO. Can cause hematomas, nerve damage, and various injuries to soft tissue structures surrounding the knee. It can break the toughest fighters if done correctly. Just brutal.”
“These leg kicks are so powerful and fast. How does one defend against it?”
“Don’t mess with the Thai training 💥💥💥💥”
“You gotta hear them shots on tv lol sound like loud smack every time 😂”
Tawanchai PK Saenchai is a perfect example of how dangerous leg kicks can be when executed correctly. He defended his featherweight Muay Thai world championship against Jamal Yusupov with a leg strike that ended the bout in 49 seconds.
Meanwhile, Rodtang Jitmuangnon utilizes leg kicks to break down his opponents and leave them unable to keep up with his speed. Needless to say, the evolution of leg strikes could be in its early stages.
Watch Tawanchai take out Jamal Yusupov quickly below:
