Technique of the Week: The Calf Kick that Crippled Conor McGregor
By Mike Pruitt —
There may not be a more efficient and effective technique in mixed martial arts today than the calf kick. This was never more apparent than on center stage at UFC 257 when it spelled the end for Conor McGregor in his rematch against Dustin Poirier.
McGregor, unlike in his first meeting with Poirier, adopted a boxing heavy stance with his legs wide and probably 60% of his weight on that front leg. Conor was touching the chin of Dustin and he wa... Read More