Muay Thai integration in modern MMA is increasingly sophisticated. Pure Muay Thai uses all eight weapons โ fists, elbows, knees, legs โ plus the iron leg kicks. In MMA's ruleset it requires adjustment because of the ever-present takedown threat. Today's fighters are building their Muay Thai on a base of reactive takedown defense, making the stand-up game far more complete than earlier MMA generations.
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Muay Thai integration in modern MMA is increasingly sophisticated. Pure Muay Thai uses all eight weapons โ fists, elbows, knees, legs โ plus the iron leg kicks. In MMA's ruleset it requires adjustment because of the ever-present takedown threat. Today's fighters are building their Muay Thai on a base of reactive takedown defense, making the stand-up game far more complete than earlier MMA generations.
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Can't wait for Canelo's next fight announcement.
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