Headkicks

codkaz · 07-09-2007, 03:13 PM

Is it just me or are we seeing headkicks being utilized more in MMA
for example GSP vs Hughes 2, Rashad vs Salmon, GG vs CC, Heath vs Nog.
I think this is a primary example of the evolution of MMA. People are starting to realized the effectiveness of this technique, that formerly was used mostly for show. I think many fighter's do not train head kicks but we will start seeing them utilized more often in MMA.

Nimmy · 07-09-2007, 04:03 PM

I love headkicks in a fight, tito threw a few, i think heath herring overly threw them as he landed lucky. it is a hit or a miss tho.

next street fight im in, im throwing a headkick, its going 2 ways, either the guys on his ass or i am.

Brad · 07-09-2007, 04:11 PM

Yeah, I mean they have always been used, but they have really been more effective recently. Obviously, Gary Coleman got caught with a great headkick in the early UFC and Babalu got caught with a beautiful headkick by Chuck at UFC 40, so they have always been around ending fights, but they are being used more now and I think its good as it is an unexpected strike which would be difficult to defend unless you faced a fighter known for those type of strikes.

MTKrav911 · 07-09-2007, 04:13 PM

If the fighter is proficient enough with them, I'm all for it. If they're not?

They'd better be careful. Too much can go wrong if it doesent land.

Shoney · 07-09-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Yeah, I mean they have always been used, but they have really been more effective recently. Obviously, Gary Coleman got caught with a great headkick in the early UFC and Babalu got caught with a beautiful headkick by Chuck at UFC 40, so they have always been around ending fights, but they are being used more now and I think its good as it is an unexpected strike which would be difficult to defend unless you faced a fighter known for those type of strikes.

Gary Coleman, hahaha. I know you meant Mark, but that was funny. I would love to see what would have happened if Petie Willams kicked Gary Coleman in the head.

Brad · 07-09-2007, 04:21 PM

Ahh yeah haha, now that would be a guy I wouldn't really be pleased to see in any ring whatsoever, not good with the remembering of first names.

OneBigThrow · 07-09-2007, 04:35 PM

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I would love to see what would have happened if Petie Willams kicked Gary Coleman in the head.

but stomps are illegal...

Brad · 07-09-2007, 04:37 PM

Not in Pride haha

xVERITASx · 07-09-2007, 04:40 PM

Yeah leg kicks do seem to be a larger trend now. But I think it may just be a coincidence. Gary Goodridge has had a couple great high kicks, given and recieved in the older days so nothing that new. Many others ofcourse.

jm1010 · 07-09-2007, 04:40 PM

I think it takes a lot of accuracy to throw head kicks effectively in the UFC. If you miss you could easily be taken down or knocked out.