“Leg hurts watching this” – Unique and brutal takedown method used by Contender Series fighter sparks concerning reactions

Dan White's Contender Series fighter uses a brutal and dangerous move on the opponent which attracts the attention of fight fans.


“Leg hurts watching this” – Unique and brutal takedown method used by Contender Series fighter sparks concerning reactions

Dan White's Contender Series sees a brutal move as a wrestler tries to break opponent’s leg while takedown (via X)

Dan White’s Contender Series is going in full swing and delivering incredible fights every week. The eighth week of season 8 saw new talents from all over the world giving their best in order to earn a UFC contract. As expected, these fights often led to moments that frequently go viral on the internet.

Something brutal occurred last in a welterweight bout between Jacobe Smith and Christien Savoie. The Fortis MMA member delivered as promised and defeated his opponent with ease via second-round TKO. During the fight, one Smith performed a brutal takedown, which left fans speechless.

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It was a nasty approach by the Oklahoma State wrestler, which triggered a lot of fans. Savoie was helpless from the very beginning of the fight and got outstruck by Smith in the first round. The Canadian did try to bounce back in the second round, but Smith’s pressure was too much to handle. 

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Dana White’s Contender Series has a history of producing some intriguing moments. In addition to Smith, Torrez Finney won by TKO last night. It was Finney’s third win in the series that earned him the UFC contract. Fans expect a lot from these fighters as they make their way to the UFC. 

Fans react to Dana White’s Contender Series fighter delivering a brutal takedown on opponent

Dana White is a huge advocate of his Contender Series and is always thrilled to bring new talent to the UFC. Many former DWCS fighters went on to win UFC championships. The most recent examples include Sean O’Malley and Jamahal Hill.

 Fight fans react to brutal takedown at Dan White's Contender Series
Fight fans react to brutal takedown at Dan White’s Contender Series (via X)

The UFC also prefers to promote DWCS stars such as Raul Rosas Jr. to help them advance in the UFC. Similarly, Jacobe Smith also has the potential to become the new poster boy for UFC with the American fan base. Nevertheless, here are some reactions to his latest takedown. 

Fans immediately understood the severity of the takedown and how dangerous it was for the other fighter. Many claimed that any wrestler wouldn’t try that move while sparring in the gym. Others defended it by saying that it was a real fight and that Jacobe Smith could try that move in an octagon.