Showboating and taunting can be a great ally in the cage. It can throw your opponent out of rhythm. It can force them into a thoughtless bull rush. The tactic has place. But, in this mixed martial arts bout was simply not one of them.
Nick Diaz is one such fighter who has grown a reputation for using his swagger to taunt his foes inside the octagon. In the fight below, a competitor can be seen attempting to emulate the UFC veteran’s technique. However, things simply do not end the same.
The mixed martial artist in the green trunks was beginning to feel the pressure from his opponent at the end of the round. Instead of breaking under the pummeling strikes, the fighter decided to throw his hands in the air and give his best impression of the UFC veteran.
After the fighter threw his hands in the air, his opponent launched a kick straight to the head of his taunting foe. The fighter immediately fell to the ground, facing a loss to his opponent.
