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Kamaru Usman suffers third consecutive loss in middleweight bout against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294. Emotional post-fight interview.
Kamaru Usman replaces Paulo Costa to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294. Usman makes his middleweight debut against the dominant prospect.
Alexander Volkanovski has been rewarded with a new contract deal after accepting a fight for the UFC lightweight title on short notice. His agent claims he is now one of the highest-paid fighters in the UFC.
Paulo Costa's co-main event spot at UFC 294 is uncertain due to a potential staph infection in his elbow. Possible replacements include Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker.
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland returns to Australia with a highly anticipated middleweight title defense by Israel Adesanya.
Cory Sandhagen's dominant wrestling performance against Rob Font keeps him in the title mix and impresses fans.
Alexander Volkanovski retains featherweight title with stunning knockout win over Yair Rodriguez.
Understanding the Elbow Strike in Combat Sports
Ever been bitten by the curiosity bug and asked yourself, "Just what is this thing called an 'elbow strike' I keep hearing about in combat sports?" You're not alone. The 'elbow', an apparently simple anatomical structure, can sure pack a thunder bolt when used effectively.
The elbow strike is often related to news content profiling mixed martial arts (MMA), Muay Thai or self-defense techniques. One may ask why so much reverence for something as seemingly mundane as an elbow? Imagine using your forearm like a hammer; it instantly transforms into a potent weapon, right?
You see, the power of the common elbow goes beyond lifting forkfuls of food to our mouths.
In trendy MMA combat sports and others alike such as Krav Maga or Kung Fu to name just two more examples, mastering the art of throwing a killer elbow becomes strategically important. How you might ask? Among other things it's instrumental in defense scenarios where close contact with opponents become inevitable.
Sure enough, many professionals deem this type of attack one among their finest arsenals due to its versatility. To illustrate further imagine comparing traditional punches that cover distance versus delivering quick yet powerful blows even at close quarters! Impressively lethal aren't they!
All said and done remember - technique reigns supreme over raw power any day which happens true for perfecting effective 'elbows'. So next time don't forget checking highlights under sporting topics on how those extraordinary fighters literally transform strength encoded within elbows into action!
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