Kung Fu Vs MMA, again

In today's episode of our Versus series we offer you a very interesting match combo: Praying Mantis vs MMA.

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The Match

Although we are big fans of traditional Martial Arts and styles, sometimes it is actually surprising to see match combos like this one, not to mention the actual fight and the results.
This match starts off great, with the Praying Mantis exhibiting his skills and forms and the MMA athlete ready for what he came for - the fight.
You may feel like you have already seen the MMA fighter, and you're probably right: he's the one that has beaten up the old Kiai Grandmaster. This time he decided to kick up a Mantis, but he probably didn't expected such an aggressive Mantis. Who would have, right?

Praying Mantis and MMA, really?

Just as this athlete, the mantis is a long and narrow predatory insect that inspired the name for this Chinese Kung Fu style.
However, is there really any praying mantis technique? Analyzing the video, the kung fu athlete starts with movements typical of their styles. The real questions is: do they really use them?
We have seen a lot of grappling, punches and kicks from both sides, no doubt about that, but can we really talk about Praying Mantis and MMA?

In Conclusion

The question is unanswered and we would love to know what you think about it. So, don't be shy and let us know your opinion!