155 lbs MMA Fighter Absolutely Destroys Jacked Boxer With Leg Kicks, Putting an End to Age Old Boxing vs MMA Debate

Is MMA more difficult than boxing? Mixed martial arts and boxing are two of the most popular combat sports in the world. The combat sports world has often witnessed MMA fighters turning into boxers. However, compared to it, the number of boxers turning into MMA fighters is lower. Both of these combat sports involve striking, but there are some important differences between them. In boxing, only punches are allowed. MMA, on the other hand, allows a wider range of strikes, including kicks, knees, elbows, and throws.

This means that MMA fighters are expected to be more well-rounded and have a better understanding of distance and timing. Recently, the debate of which is better between MMA and boxing has come up again after a video went viral. In the video, a 203-pound boxer receives a leg kick from a 155-pound MMA fighter. What happened after that? Let’s delve further and find out.

What happened between the heavyweight boxer and MMA fighter?

In the viral video, a heavyweight boxer wanted to experience what a leg kick from a lightweight MMA fighter feels like. The boxer has a well-built physique and stronger-looking legs. He was way too proud of his legs, as he believed that a leg kick from a fighter wouldn’t hurt at all. In the footage, he also admits that he has never received a leg kick before.

Finally, when he received the kick from the lightweight fighter, he quickly moved away and started limping on one foot. He seemed shocked about the same. Later, he made it clear that he didn’t want to take any more leg kicks from the MMA lightweight.

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When the combat sports lovers came across the video, most of them claimed that MMA was more difficult than boxing. The majority of them felt that a boxer wouldn’t be able to handle the moves of an MMA fighter, as boxing is all about punching each other.

Fans react to the viral video of the boxer getting kicked

There is no definitive answer to the question of which is better between MMA and boxing. Both sports have their own unique challenges and require a high level of skill and athleticism. However, a fan felt that MMA is more difficult than boxing, and that’s why boxers hardly turn into MMA fighters.

One of the fans felt that there is no need for boxers to do MMA, as they should be focused on their sport alone. It seems that the fan realizes that every sport is different and challenging in its own way.

Boxing is a physically demanding sport that requires a lot of cardio. However, according to a fan, boxing cannot even be considered a sport.

In the video, the boxer stood still and took the leg kick. A fan feels that if it were an MMA fighter who stood still and took punches from a boxer, the MMA fighter too would be destroyed.

Mixed martial arts is a sport that is more versatile and allows an athlete to use a wider range of techniques. Another fan claimed that the debate between MMA and boxing is over, as it is clear that MMA is more difficult.

Yet another fan felt that the heavyweight boxer got humbled after realizing the power of a leg kick from an MMA fighter.

One of the X users claimed that the heavyweight boxer was just overreacting after receiving the leg kick.

From the fans’ reactions, it is clear that the majority believes that MMA is more difficult than boxing. According to them, that’s one of the major reasons why boxers do not try their hands at MMA often. What are your thoughts about the debate? Do you think boxing is easy compared to MMA? Let us know your thoughts below.

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