The calf kick

[Epicness]

We are seeing this utilized more than ever in MMA right now, with the latest example being Lawler/RDA and the furthest back i can think of being Bendo/Diaz where it was used so prominently. Why dont we see this more and why is it so dominant as of late?

Personally i dont know how i feel about it, i definitely dont think it should be illegal like i feel the oblique kick should, but you almost ABSOLUTELY have to check these or 3-4 will fuck your shit up whereas your average kicks to the thigh wont.

Thoughts?

 

[LSU]

I think fighters need to check them

 

[Rhood]

How can you forget about Barboza?
You need to go back and watch all of his fights, especially against Pettis and Melendez.

 

[Headkicktoleg]

Ponzi schemed on Perrys calf too

 

[TheRuthlessOne]

I think fighters need to check them

Is checking kicks hard?

Serious question....Why dont fighters do it more often

 

[LSU]

Is checking kicks hard?

Serious question....Why dont fighters do it more often

Yes it’s hard and the vast majority of fighters would rather just step in and counter

 

[Franc Mittelo]

Is checking kicks hard?

Serious question....Why dont fighters do it more often

With good set up, it is hard to check kicks. The lower the kick, the harder to check.

If I throw a jab, it will take your attention, but I could be throwing the jab to kick you in the calf, because it seems like this kick is more efficient than a jab, in terms of causing damage.

 

[jsbx45]

Don't know if they should be illegal but those low kicks certainly can do some damage. Krause fucked up Jamie Varner's ankle so bad the fight was stopped.

 

[Headkicktoleg]

Is checking kicks hard?

Serious question....Why dont fighters do it more often

Yes. Especially if the other fighter has your movement timed.

 

[mutombo]

Fighters will adapt to it. I don't recall the last technique to receive a thread, but they always crop up now and again

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

Saku.

 

[ChoKuRei]

How do you check a leg kick to the calf if you can’t raise your knee to check

If you use your foot your ankle might get jacked up like Jamie V

 

[Dart Feld]

I just hope it doesn't lead to some nasty injuries.

 

[Epicness]

I just hope it doesn't lead to some nasty injuries.

I mean i feel like it has already, maybe no broken ankles, torn ligaments, etc. but thats a pretty sensitive area i cant imagine having a good kickers shin slam into it once let alone multiple times over the course of a fight