Knockout of the Day: Fake Glove-Tapper Is Immediately Gut-Shot KO’d [VIDEO]
(Props: Trevor Fuller via reddit/MMA)
This fight happened back in March, at a “Norway vs. England” East Coast Fight Factory event in Norfolk, but we’ve never seen it until today. English bantamweight Jay Webb (white trunks) comes out with his arm extended like he wants to tap gloves, but decides to pull a real C.S.F.P.A. move and throw a leg kick instead. The ruse is not appreciated by his Norwegian opponent Christoffer Darre, who immediately responds by nailing Webb with a right cross to the body. Webb crumples to the mat and Darre slugs him until the ref jumps in. The whole thing lasts just four seconds, but man is it sweet.
Previously:
– Knockout of the Week: Justice Is Served for Glove-Tap Faker
– Knockout of the Day: Justice is Served to Another Fake Glove-Tapper
The Etiquette of Touching Gloves
Touching gloves at the start of a fight is a show of sportsmanship, but it is not required, and fighters who extend a hand and then attack straight away are widely frowned upon. Most fighters are taught to keep their guard up through the glove touch for exactly this reason.
In this case, as fans enjoyed pointing out, the trick backfired immediately on the fighter who tried it.