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VIDEO: Flawless Head Kick Resulting in Knockout in Sparring Recreates Justin Gaethje’s UFC Triumph

Published 08/26/2023, 9:08 AM EDT

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UFC is one of the most, if not the most violent sport to exist in today’s times. The dangers of playing the violent sport are for everyone to see but it is this very brutality that attracts the masses and the athletes.

The movements and maneuvers that a UFC fighter needs to make during a brawl are not easy and require immense amount of practice and hard work. A viral video clip on the internet showed the moment two fighters, training in the gym, in the middle of a routine sparring session tasted a little bit of danger that is UFC.

Justin Gaethje, is that you?

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Uploaded by the page ‘GLOBAL FIGHTS’ the video showed two men in a gym, sparring against each other with their gloves on, with several others in the background training themselves.

The man in the red t-shirt then dished out a move straight out of Justin Gaethje’s UFC 291 victory move, that saw him win the fight against Dustin Poirier. Analysts called the move a “flush to the mush” and that is exactly what happened in the sparring session. The man went for a hard kick with his shin and hit the mark straightaway.

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The accuracy of the kick left the man knocked out cold but he quickly went to check if he was okay.

UFC fans in awe of sparring session brilliance

The similarities of the move to Justin Gaethje’s finish gathered a lot reactions from the internet and UFC fans especially, enjoyed what they saw in the video. Let’s take a look what they had to say!

Alex believed that man in white did not know what he was in store for.

The user here thinks the man in white was moving too much for his liking.

This man called for the man to wear a Kevlar shield the next time he showed up for a sparring session.

Josie believes the man in the red had a personal grudge against him.

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This user shared a GIF that showed a hilarious and adorable reaction to the entire video.

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The man certainly turned the clocks back to UFC 291 with his knockout move. One thing is for certain, the sparring lessons are definitely paying off for him.

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Allen David James is a writer covering viral sports moments at EssentiallySports. A Mass Communication graduate, specialized in Journalism, his love and passion for the game of cricket has led him to different junctures in life and brought out immense emotion and drive for a mildly calm individual. Apart from cricket, singing and playing badminton are two activities that help him break away from the pressures of work and deadlines! Here he is now, a content writer, creator and broadcaster, trying to make his way in this wonderful world of sports, where tough never rest!
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Priyadarshini Ajay