What gives the one-punch KO power?

[Ozze]

Size of the fists. Look into it.

But for some is also about precision and hitting at the perfect time.

 

[Skarsgard]

It comes from a lot of areas. Genetics, technique, mass, timing, athleticism, size, etc.

 

[Fioretti]

Timing, accuracy, speed, and technique are the main attributing factors.

 

[Masturbin]

Ability to shift ones entire bodyweight

I mean... Look at Cruz's punches.
The guy uses full momentum and can't crack anyone.

Francis does a retarded blitz vs Rozenstruick.
Only the weakest punch of the combo lands andk Rozen stiff.

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

I don’t think you are grasping the concept. Those guys are fighters, JBG is a deity. Vitor ask for his blessing and just received an eye of bisping as a reward.
JBG bless

may the ashes of Rockholds chin cleanse your spirit

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

Timing, accuracy, speed, and technique are the main attributing factors.

Glad you went with timing first, this is my answer. You can have all the power, speed, accuracy and technique you want but if you can't time your opponent you will be in for a tough fight.

 

[The Penetrator]

There is a difference between guys that throw power punches, and guys that punch powerful.

First is Ngannou, Wilder, those types can KO a horse but they swing like a wild windmill.

Other thing is to have a powerful punch that doesnt need that huge wind up, like for instance Perreira, Mike Tyson, having the technique and ability to KO someone with a short well placed quick shot.

IMO i never considered guys with huge windmill overhands to be a powerful punchers. Any professional fighter can KO if he lands a swinging full force shot.

Ability to KO someone without the full swing IMO is what makes a power puncher. They throw from their feet, hips, rotation, all conected in one quick motion, arm itself moves a short distance but generates enormous power.

 

[Jarvan]

I really think every fighter tries at least once if they can rely on it and if they have it.

But there are so few, maybe 1%, really.

What gives the one-punch bombs?
Genetics?
Weight?
Muscles?
Technique? (boxing background?)
Punching momentum?
Finding openings in opponents defence?
Accuracy?

A combination of all of them?

How can you train the one-punch KO and why it is so difficult for great fighters to master it?

Normally there are heavyweights, because of the weight, ok. Carwin, Ngannou, Tank Abbott.
(punching, not kicking, so I will not include Cro Cop)

But also Hendo, Hendricks, Topuria have.

Connecting hard on a heavybag, and connecting in a fight are so very, very different

When you connect hard... that sweet spot on the heavybag... you can feel the weight reverberate back into your whole body.

Whereas when you connect ever so sweetly on a chin, it almost feels like hitting air.
Feels like a splash of water on your knuckles

And of course, a KO blow to the side of the head, or body shot feels more like a heavybag... but you can genuinely feel when you connect clean with the chin/jaw

With that said, IMHO, I think it comes down to timing and placement.

 

[loisestrad]

You're born with it. That's why babies are knocking out people constantly.

 

[Head Shot - Dead!]

Genetic luck. Same thing that gives height.

 

[Cindynice420]

Just hit the right spots

 

[jsbx45]

Technique. It comes from the hips. Helps to have big hands and a decent muscle structure as well. Some folks do it much more naturally than others.

 

[Objectively Correct]

Whereas when you connect ever so sweetly on a chin, it almost feels like hitting air.
Feels like a splash of water on your knuckles

Ngl that sounds scary as fuck

 

[Aluminati]

Most decently athletic fighters have one hit KO ability, but there's a tradeoff made in strategy that limits this. Take a legendary OHKO like Kohler vs Judson for example. Between the hop step forward to gain momentum, sitting down all the way on your punch, committing to the trunk rotation from the ground up, it's a great recipe to get your leg battered, taken down, or to get hit with one yourself. Some fighters choose to counter, making it easier to defend, and relying on reaction time rather than momentum. Some chose to brawl betting they can catch their opponent with their guard down. Most don't run face first slinging haymakers like Manhoef or Wanderlei.

 

[Elvis.]

I really enjoyed this explanation

 

[ElLunico]

You're born with it. Also a lot of it is the mind conviction and commitment when you throw the punch. You have to want to punch thru your target to put your weight behind a punch and most fighters aren't comfortable with that because of the greater risk of getting countered. That's why a lot of KO punchers don't have the defense of Mayweather, movement of Dominic Cruz, etc

 

[haj02]

Size of the fists. Look into it.

Size of fists is one of the best predictors but some dudes with small hands can crack as well. It's such a lottery who can punch and who can't. Anyone who tells you they have the answer, hasn't spent that much time around people punching in a boxing gym.

 

[ocfightfan]

It's a combination of things, but heavily weighted towards genetics. The right bone structure, the right muscle fiber distribution, and right insertion points for the muscles. This all creates the leverage and explosiveness that are characteristic of most fighters known for one punch power. You can train to improve what you can do, but those are lesser factors for the quality of one punch power. A guy with pillow fists could knock someone out, but they will never have that big power that is so scary.

 

[Royce's Gi]

KINETIC LINKING​

 

[Royce's Gi]

Also, It's a Colombian Thing, but heavily weighted towards Geriatry

Believe, Achieve etc