Watch as he and his striking coach explain the subtleties of one of the most effective and controversial techniques in all of MMA.
When Jon Jones stepped into the cage last Saturday night for his return bout against Ovince Saint Preux, fans around the world expected to watch him tear through his #6 ranked opponent with relative ease. Ovince proved to be a game competitor though, surviving the full five rounds, but only to lose a unanimous decision to the former champ.
One of the main techniques that Jones used throughout the fight to make the difference was the oblique kick. It is a staple technique of the Jackson/Winkeljohn MMA camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is commonly used by many of their fighters with much success. It is a simple but potentially devastating strike that is a great tool for controlling the range. Who better to learn it from than the greatest fighter of all time and the striking coach that stands behind him?
Jones’ next fight in the octagon will be against the current champion Daniel Cormier. The fight is rumored to be the new main event of UFC 200, but whenever it does eventually take place, this technique will surely be used.
Should the oblique kick be banned from mixed martial arts competition? Or is it just something you should train to defend? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
About Jon Bones Jones:
Jonathan Dwight “Jon” Jones (born July 19, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He is widely regarded as the best mixed martial arts fighter in the world and as one of the greatest fighters of all time. When he won the title in March 2011 at the age of 23, he became the youngest champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) history. He was ranked as the #1 light heavyweight fighter in the world by various media outlets for a number of years, and was also ranked the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world by multiple publications. [Source: Wiki]
