There is practically no predictability in combat sports whatsoever. With all the many versions of combat sports that have emerged over the years, each of them has found a dedicated fanbase in every corner of the world. However, MMA has come out as the unicorn among all the combat sports in recent years, and its popularity has only increased in the graph ever since.
MMA fans always strive for some heart-pounding action in the fights that can simply blow their minds away. And recently, one such clip from a Muay Thai fight surfaced on the internet, which showcased a knockout so fast that fans couldn’t fathom what had happened at that moment.
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While MMA fans have witnessed many brutal knockouts in promotions like UFC, ONE Championship, Bellator, etc. But the clip from a 2015 Muay Thai fight has left them in a frenzy.
MMA fans are in disbelief after seeing this inconceivable KO
A clip from a 2015 Muay Thai bout, between Tom Wallace and Yannick Reine, was recently released on the internet. It showed Wallace incapacitating his opponent with a lightning-quick elbow blow that put him into a slumber.
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Fans have seen exceptional knockouts before, but this one stood out still. The hit was so fast that it perplexed the fans as to what exactly led to the knockdown.
Take a look at some of the fans’ reactions to this astounding knockout:
A fan was totally confused over the KO:
“Literally had no clue what hit him. ☠️”
Another fan was shocked, given that such a lethal strike was done with elbow protection:
“And that was with elbow pads on”
Muay Thai is superior, stated a fan:
“This why Muay Thai is superior to boxing”
One fan made a UFC connection and brought up Tony Ferguson:
“The fall reminds me of Ferguson😂”
The clip made one fan doubt his own eyes:
“Ong I thought he hit with a uppercut 😭”
A fan simply couldn’t catch the action:
“Didn’t even see homie spin around at first”
The strike was so fast; it looked like a gunshot to one fan:
“Bro I thought he got shot until I saw the replay”
Another fan talked about possible brain damage:
“Even the slow motion elbow is fast 💨 Guaranteed brain 🧠 damage”
However, Yannick Reine did not incur any serious harm. But even so, that knockout by Tom Wallace was truly inexplicable.
Who is Tom Wallace?
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Tom Wallace is a French fighter who has competed in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, and MMA. He currently holds 43 wins under his credit, with 23 out of them being via knockout.
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One of the pinnacles of his career continues to be the fight with Yannick Reine. And rightfully so, considering the strong reactions it elicited from the fans. In terms of speed, accuracy, and power, that was certainly one of the best knockouts the fans have ever seen.
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