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The realm of combat sports indeed plays a vital role in captivating fans around the globe. Not only does it showcase intriguing matches, but it also lets the fans witness heated rivalries among the fighters. But it is also true that all MMA fighters have to grow through intense training, difficult regimes, and, most importantly, unimaginable pain to make that happen.

Concerning their pain, a video on social media recently highlighted an utterly ferocious incident. It showcased MMA, which later took netizens by storm. Let’s find out what happened.

A viral MMA clip caught the fans off guard

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The brutality of MMA was highlighted recently on Instagram. A small yet shocking clip surfaced of two MMA fighters battling it out inside the octagon. The fighter in blue shorts seemingly intended to take his opponent down since he was about to grapple him. But little did he know that his plan would not be successful as his opponent had a counter that caught him off-guard. A solid backkick came on display, which was enough to hurt the guy in blue shorts.

 

 

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In fact, the striker showcased his fierceness yet again since he victimized his opponent with a barrage of brutal strikes, further knocking him out. The climax, however, was gripping enough to catch the attention of the fans. And their reaction was intriguing to watch.

How did the fans react to the impact?

The involvement of fans in any viral video is definitely not new in recent times. This video was also able to generate buzz among the fans as well. It evidently surprised them and was visible in their reactions. Most of the fans seemed to show sympathy for the fighter, while others seemed amused. In fact, their comments are as follows:

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  • RIP liver
  • Broke the rib cage
  • That stop was way to late when the ref actually knows how that feels
  • Liver just shut down

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  • My favourite kick
  • I saw the guy move for take down and he was like….nope!
  • Got to love a back kick
  • Goodbye rips
  • 9 outta 10 it works every time.

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The vast range of responses demonstrated the ability of such viral content to elicit a broad range of emotions in its audience. It might be a nightmare for the fighter who got hit by that impactful kick. While the repercussions of his ribs are not known, what were your reactions when you saw the clip? Was that a jaw-dropper for you? Please let us know.

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