‘Should be illegal’… fans clash after brutal Muay Thai elbow causes controversy online, with legend calling those complaining ‘Snowflakes’

A brutal elbow detonated by Josh Mcmanus at Hitman Fight League has split Muay Thai fans down the middle, with some praising the move, while others are calling for it to be banned.

The event, promoted by legendary fighter, Liam Harrison, took place at Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester, UK, on Saturday.

Photo by AMAURY CORNU/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesLiam Harrison defends Muay Thai elbow that some fans want bannedIn his esteemed career, Liam Harrison has cemented his place as one of the greatest Muay Thai practitioners of all time.

With a thunderous left hook and devastating leg kicks, the Leeds fighter has scaled the mountain, winning eight world championships.

In recent years, he’s been showcasing his skills in ONE Championship, where he’s produced incredible wars of attrition with the likes of Seksan Or. Kwanmuang and Muangthai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym.

With his competitive career reaching its twilight, ‘The Hitman’ has made the switch to promoting, putting on events to give the stars of the future a platform to compete on.

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In his most recent show, Josh Mcmanus produced an impressive performance, bagging a stoppage victory over Hadji Ndow Ndow.

However, a clip from the match-up has gone viral, with the fighter landing an elbow to his opponent’s thigh, just above the knee.

While executed with tremendous technique, some believe that the move could cause serious injury, with many taking to social media to voice their opinions.

One fan said: “Absolutely dirty move,” While another said: “Been watching combat sports for a hot min and have never seen anyone do that. I’d call it dirty or at least incredibly dishonorable,” A third added: “Should be illegal,” while a fourth said: “I’ve never understood smashing an opponent’s knee. Permanent career and life-altering injury.”

However, many others were impressed by the elbow, with Harrison himself coming forward to commend the move.

He tweeted: “Clip from our show at the weekend has gone viral …so many snowflakes commenting saying it should be banned.

“It only gave him a dead leg, it’s not like it snapped his knee in half. I basically got my entire knee snapped from a kick so an elbow to the thigh is ok with me.”

Clip from our show at the weekend has gone viral …so many snow flakes commenting saying it should be banned 🤣🤣. It only gave him a dead leg it’s not like it snapped his knee in half. I basically got my entire knee snapped from a kick so an elbow to the thigh is ok with me. pic.twitter.com/JMV83oRabd

— liam harrison (@LiamBadco) September 30, 2024 View Tweet

Liam Harrison confirms final fight of his careerDuring the show at the weekend, Liam Harrison confirmed he will set foot in the ring for one last dance.

Having already carved his legacy in stone, the 38-year-old is keen to roll the dice one last time.

On March 8, 2024, at Bowlers Exhibition Center in Manchester, UK, Harrison will make his final walk to the ring, when he fights for the WBC Diamond belt.

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