In the world of mixed martial arts, stars are constantly seeking an edge over their opponents. For Cage Warriors standout Will Currie, that advantage comes in the form of a devastating knee reap technique that has proven remarkably effective in his recent contests.
Currie recently opened up about this submission move that has become something of a signature for him in competition.
“There’s a move that I do in grappling which I don’t think many people know where I knee reap the leg,” Currie explained, detailing a technique that has caused significant damage to his opponents.
The effectiveness of this technique was on full display in his bout against Leon Aliu. “Against Leon Eliou I heard multiple pops in his leg pop pop pop pop pop and that was part of the reason why he broke in that fight and he quit,” Currie revealed.
More recently, Currie utilized the same technique against another opponent, Eliaranov, with similar physical consequences. However, the outcome of the contest was different.
“Today I broke his leg as well Eli Aronov but he carried on he didn’t stop,” Currie said, clearly impressed by his opponent’s resilience.
The technique itself involves a specific position that Currie has mastered. “It’s a knee reap position I’m knee barring the side of the leg while I’m on top and that turtle holding the back position and I snap the leg,” he described.
While acknowledging the severity of the technique, Currie was quick to contextualize it within the competitive nature of combat sports. “It’s a nasty move but it’s fighting he’s trying to knock me out and I broke this guy’s leg.”
What stood out to Currie most was the heart shown by his opponent who continued despite the injury. “He still carried on he didn’t stop I think he also kicked me as well with it so that might hurt it,” he recalled.
Despite the pre-match tension between the competitors, Currie expressed newfound respect for his opponent’s determination. “Coming into the fight there was a lot of animosity and you know there was a bit of hate coming in there you can’t help but have love and respect for someone who has that much heart.”
This devastating knee reap technique will likely have opponents studying carefully to avoid becoming the next target of this particularly effective submission.
