Justin Gaethje reveals secrets behind his DEVESTATING leg kicks

#JustinGaethje #mma #ufc #legkick #muaythai #wrestling

[@aarondavidson4093]

Justin: I do wrestle, see that leg kick - classic wrestling manoeuvre.

[@nickscarla-tl9xp]

He’s using his experience from wrestling to move him around in the clinch and to feel the guys weight shifting so he knows when to throw the kick

[@missionpupa]

​@@nickscarla-tl9xphe leg kicks from way out of range off the clinch lol

[@420_momentum]

well Justin Gaethje was a divison 1 College wrestler. sooo yes im sure he can wrestle lmao

[@csorighthere8414]

@@missionpupa ur wrong. Just cuz u saw some dumbass footage just now doesn’t mean shit u don’t watch him clearly. He always kicks in punching range

[@c.p.h]

​@@missionpupa im sure justin knows abit more about it and how hes done it then the average internet ufc fan... ye maybe in this video thats what it looks like. Maybe he means once they come off of a clinch and then he goes for it. Either way, really??? Lol

[@palefilms1343]

I reckon Poirier took some lessons from this and utilised it against McGregor! Sick video, liking these shorts a lot.

[@beautyofcombat6053]

Great comment!

[@canes9894]

🔥

[@naznaz3979]

I wouldn't assume so conner checked a leg kick or two and Dustin is more of a jui jitsu guy

[@nicholasryan5906]

Well Poirier had the strategy of using the lower calf kick on mcgregor because they are difficult to check and he was timing it as mcgregor tried to come in with a combo which is when he has the most pressure on his front leg

[@xxxxxxxxxxx6425]

Why you tap

[@Abd335Z]

Leg kicks got McGregor in his last fight

[@csorighthere8414]

Nah that was the fight before

[@csorighthere8414]

Oh wait u might’ve said this before that fight

[@langtryvlogme]

​@@csorighthere8414yup...

[@arnoldbeyel-0374]

G😊

[@Bullet44]

"You can't check a leg kick when your weight is on that leg" smart...

[@BooGaLouBae]

Also not completely true see some Ernesto hoofs checks to leg kicks

[@TippyJenkins]

So it takes a special person to be able too. Damn, counterplay, suprisingly interesting subject, still smart advice​@BooGaLouBae

[@limsrusill]

Proceeds to not show a single example of what Gaethje is talking about 👍

[@hulkwithagun9749]

He did though?

[@vikingboi8568]

My favourite part of the video was when they showed the footage of Justin landing kicks in the clinch like he was talking about.

[@zachbradley9082]

Underrated comment

[@happylarry7533]

Super shit video lazy work unforgivable

[@kerke4639]

That’s what got him in the Charles fight. Charles read every kick from Justin perfectly.

[@alphacraig2001]

Interesting, how do you think Charles was able to counter Justin’s best attack so efficiently?

[@kerke4639]

@@alphacraig2001 He clearly was focues on checking the kicks. We saw him be comfortable taking shots to the dome and go down because he is comfortable going down and executing from there. He clearly was focused on keeping his legs alive for the fight rather than his chin. We see him go down twice in this fight and he takes his time and gets up because Justin isn't willing to take it to the ground with someone miles ahead of him. That is the same reason why Islam got the job done against him. Charles was clearly ok trading shots at the top because he could instantly utilize a moment when Justin gets cracked. That's not the case for Justin. But Charles knew that Gaethje could get him with the leg kicks and that could put him in position to be finished.

[@johnbraucher1499]

The fact that khabib our wrestled Justin is insane. Justin is a crazy ass wrestler. Lot of creds. Couldn't imagine, after seeing so many of his old wrestling videos, that anyone could take him down and pin him, let alone DOMINATE him, and win easily. Just f*ckin nuts.

[@beautyofcombat6053]

Mental isn't it. Do you think America's best wrestler could match him?

[@jimmythe-gent]

@@beautyofcombat6053 Are you serious? You mean in wrestling? Obviously... -In the cage? Probably not, Khabib has been basically training for MMA since he was like 5

[@iGreenShorts]

Do you think olives will be able to take him down or get his back?

[@antoniocontreras7559]

American wrestling isn't good enough for Dagestani MMA focused grappling

[@kad9947]

@@iGreenShorts Who? Taking down Khabib? Very unlikely because Oliveira has a relatively average takedown

[@matiahernandez1733]

Amazing Fight IQ.

[@jackfrost555]

This man is a beast

[@lets_go_brandon2]

Gaejthe is the only person I’ve ever seen throw leg kicks the way he does and from the clinch?! It’s insane.

[@Dluiogbre]

He puts hands on opponents first and that’s why he’s so effective (that’s part of his wrestling background that allows him to move opponents). That’s why you see Khabib grabbing first here as a counter. When Khabib did that, Justin had to circle out of it constantly and couldn’t kick as you see in the video. He figured that out mid match. Then he was able to predict Justin’s kicks more. Kind of used Justin’s love for the clinch against him. Really smart.

[@stevenguo3167]

Amazing clip, please keep making more for mma

[@beautyofcombat6053]

Thank you Sir, we will.

[@DanMehmet-yy1ly]

Where were the clips of short range kicks ?

[@ZD23234]

Those are actually Tai Chi principles about feeling where the weight is

[@luiscastaneda5250]

It’s both , different martial arts but same principles

[@DMNDSbyDaylight]

The most dangerous fight in the ufc in terms of long term damage sustained, regardless of weight class. Dude is a walking stick of dynamite.

[@scott6129]

And they don't show a single kick from the clinch?

[@lucianosoprano2573]

Yep why😂

[@OK-vb8kg]

these experts couch here dissing his technique just because against charles and khabib the way he lost, he is a title challenger and have good coach, of course this is works specifically in mma, he doesn't really mean close clinch, but just get in hand fighting low position(yeah this is also happens in kickboxing). but against a muay thai stance it is not helpful unless you make your opponent do it, because first they can defend leg kicks easier from there, and second they go to a straight clinch unless they throw a knee, and a knee will prevent you from setting this beautiful sh*t up.

[@bearmann4559]

People mistake justin, his very smart in mma and fighting. He just always goes to war in fight, now his just does it in a smarter way

[@larry6795]

Justin implements leg kicks perfectly

[@mr.wigglemunch3856]

I love his style of fighting so much. I'm like Gaethje i can never keep my freaking mouth shut i'm always showing people my cards 🤣🤣

[@Notsotopofthefoodchain]

Gsp credited his takedown ability to his karate! His ability to close the distance, to get the takedown was a thing of beauty! He used two different fighting styles, to create an amazing takedown ability! Mixed Martial Arts. Applying techniques from all aspects of combat sports. Leg kicks off the clinch using wrestling technique to get your opponent to shift his weight on his lead foot, makes sense when you think about it! He’s not talking about throwing kicks from the outside and calling it wrestling.

[@billydorris1665]

Technical shit man... brilliant. I love it

[@GWKaneki]

Can u explain this cause I didn't understand 👀

[@phantom2faddd242]

Thank you Justin i will be using that from now on

[@m2-x-n253]

So he not just kicking, damn those are actual genius kicks, can't dodge em.

[@erlexar]

Damn! He’s right! You can’t check a kick if you got pressure on it!

[@amaxoon9320]

Idk why but he feels like Baldur from Gow for some reason

[@smokinlion8889]

Pedro Rizzo still had the nastiest leg kicks in MMA history

[@419LOVE]

The sport has evolved to a point where most guys are not going to hang around in the clinch very long without throwing a strike or attempting a takedown so I don’t see Justin being able to utilize this as much anymore.

[@AJDBroski]

“I’m using my wrestling so much when I’m fighting”- Gaethje 🧢

[@beaunuske8942]

So smart,so well coached

[@tayaria7280]

Love this guy.

[@younglex5973]

King eye poke

[@thedarkness2635]

Justin using his wrestling everywhere except on the ground

[@ericcartman936]

imagine a prime Jose Aldo fighting Justin

[@Urdad____]

Really liked how olives checked Justin’s kicks every time perfect gameplan

[@definitelynosebreather]

Not having a bit of care in the world if the opponent checka and going full nuts helps too.

[@Michael-of8gg]

Arizona breeds true fighters. Gaetje, Don Fryre, Cain Velasquez, Dominick Cruz, Gray Maynard, Chad Griggs, Ed "wild" west, Aaron Simpson, Josh Emmet, and i can keep going.

[@chadthundercock2759]

The most OP fighter I could think of if you mixed these things together would be Max Holloway’s chin Yoel Romero’s torso Jones arms with Tony’s elbows Conor’s precision with a left hand with Alex Pereira hooks, Ngannou power Jones legs with Blachowicz endurance and durability with Gaethje’s leg kicks and Wonderboy general kicks Prime Tony Ferguson willpower Khabib wrestling Petr Yan striking Charles Oliveira jiu-jitsu Battle IQ is hard for me to choose. It’s between Jones, Volkanovski, GSP and Anderson Silva O’malley hair Chito Vera’s big ecuadorian toe Usman’s dressing style (totally) Sonnen’s personality and his ability to keep people at bay, can’t let them get close. Michael Bisping + Charles Oliveira’s amazing eyesight This is probably what my fighter would look like. Please feel free to tell me what you think I should switch out with. All in all, this is why Leon Edwards is the sexiest man alive.

[@shafqatishan437]

Prime Gaethje vs prime barboza would've been a treat.

[@breakdancerQ]

Barboza not that far from his prime when he fought Justin. He just came destroying Dan Hooker right. Justin was just able to get him early on.

[@DaNatureBoi]

none of those kicks are from the clinch. The classic Muay Thai rise of the front leg to disguise attacks and also check leg kicks is the perfect defense for calf kicks. Oliveira showed that this past weekend. There's levels

[@deffry1555]

True but that stance leaves you open for takedowns

[@lets_go_brandon2]

The video doesn’t do a good job of showing Justin actually execute leg kicks inside the clinch, it is crazy to watch, if you think about it. He generates so much torque and power from the clinch. Nobody has ever done it like he does, it’s not off the break shit. He throws them from deep inside clinch exchanges. Beautiful to watch, best leg kicker ever IMO

[@andrewdavis5404]

Weight on foot ,cant check ,very clever move😮

[@AussieRiser]

If only he could grapple.

[@joshwyble6558]

Whether you love him or hate him, you cannot deny the fact that Justin Gaethje is one of the best leg kickers to ever fight in mma. A ruthless lumberjack that chops his opponents down with powerful kicks like the legend from years back Pedro "The Rock" Rizzo.... Anyone who has not watched Gaethje's fights from World Series of Fighting should go check out how many guys he annihilated with those leg kicks.. True he lost to Khabib but not even the GOAT himself could have survived another 6+ of those leg kicks....

[@VladimirMiyazaki]

Justin Gaethje pound 4 pound has the highest bone density in UFC

[@gusswanson4520]

Justin’s a lot smarter the people give him credit for

[@Misteraren]

Genius

[@quartzite4845]

Colorado hatchet. The hilite immortalized this kick that is now a specialized attack

[@jordanrock3494]

Your ground game improves your stand up and vice-versa. It's ridiculous to see so many one-dimensional fighters in this day and age.

[@nolow_life]

Video shows 0 leg kicks from the clinch

[@mattiam.7402]

“Questi non fanno male” Buakaw a 70 anni probabilmente gli spezzerebbe le tibie 😂

[@AKilosOfRaPATonOfHonesty]

You're good but still Nurmagomedov turned you into the cannon fodder bro.

[@horsemanofwar86wawahwoowah36]

I honestly think Connor or him would of destroyed that coward khabib

[@TheBatHobbit]

You didn’t show one clip of him throwing kicks from the clinch. Disappointed

[@kjayclowers12]

He is sp focused on leg kicking mean while he is getting stopped with body shots and dropped with punches to the face it's a roll of the dice throwing leg kicks

[@aileengarcia460]

And then show a whole video of kicks out of the clinch instead of what hes talking about.

[@Aesir47]

wrestling works

[@triptrapper4728]

Justin stands No Chance 0 Against Rafael

[@JohnRenshawIII]

I think mma fights should have no rounds

[@karanowlin9506]

I agree 💯

[@F4GRAPHICS]

*Devastating

[@crma2052]

You're* talking about 🤦‍♂️

[@csorighthere8414]

I’ve been saying this. One thing he didn’t mention is the hip dexterity of a wrestler. Being able to move ur hips like that in punching range and land a kick is very useful. I do it in sparring a lot just because u practically gotta look down to realize I’m kicking u. It’s not hard. I just feel like it isn’t used enough. When ur punching instead of ending the combo with a punching then stepping out a range u can land that kick from punching range as well if u use it and time it right

[@easyballsofsteel4565]

Hes lyiing lol...clip shows he kick them after the clinch

[@mohdfadzly4662]

Where is your wrestling when vs khabib??

[@jameshutchinson2817]

A few more kicks could have changed that Khabib fight

[@bogart7498]

Who knows

[@grump9283]

A few more strikes can change any fight lol. Doesen't matter tho. He got choked out by khabib with a broken toe. It is what it is

[@carnthecorby]

Didn't help against Olives in the clinch though 🤷‍♂️

[@OK-vb8kg]

olives has muay thai stance, all of those had boxing stance even khabib, not to mention defending leg kicks is literally the most basic thing in muay thai, and honestly this is really helpful in mma, it combines timing, set up and perfect technique in a very beautiful way

[@sashafalcon5143]

Amazing, in all of these clips he lost the fight.

[@BillyBobThorton777]

didnt he lose all of these fights besides MJ?😂

[@yogeshyonjan5179]

nobody said he won. and whats funny about that

[@murfiend7165]

That one clip of Justin kicking Khabib shows just how high Khabib's natural fight IQ is. Without even thinking shifts the weight off the leg that's being kicked to the rear leg so it takes less impact.

[@TheQuestion_]

Khabib still recked him.

[@grump9283]

Of course the LW goat did lol

[@robertomugabe11]

McGregor would kill this clown under 1 min

[@S7avish]

Justin would retire that loud mouth, he would beat McGregor even more then he did tony. Even Mcgregor knows justin would destroy him thats why he has and will never fight justin.

[@karanowlin9506]

McGregor is a great fighter, but McGregor IS the clown 🤡

[@robertomugabe11]

@@karanowlin9506 Mcgregor has more money than all the UFC fighters combined

[@HandsomeBastard]

Surely those leg kicks can't hurt that much. Just let him tire himself kicking.

[@darrylkemp3253]

Okay