Calf kicks seem to be the talk of the town these days in terms of smart, effective fighting. In recent times, the calf kick came to light when Dustin Poirier successfully used them to dismantle Conor McGregor. Although Mcgregor was the favorite going into the fight, his leg was swollen by the second round which led to his downfall.
Pedro Munhoz Praises Calf Kicks
Since then, calf kicks have been getting a lot of attention and are now being utilized more than ever. This growth was made even more evident after Pedro Munhoz praised his calf kicks after defeating Jimmie Rivera on Sunday night.