UFC fighter posts video receiving 'giant' kicks

Zingano showed unusual training in the gym. (Photo: Getty Images)

Current number six in the UFC women's bantamweight rankings, Cat Zíngano still doesn't have a date set for her return to the Octagon, but the North American's training has been at a heavy pace. Through a social network, the fighter recorded a video in which she appears receiving kicks from a 'giant' training partner in her gym. According to the post's caption, the technique serves to improve the body's physical condition.

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“Old school body conditioning. Going back to when I was a beginner, Kyokushin Karate way. No pain, no learning,” Cat wrote.

For obvious reasons, the kicks were not applied with all the strength of Zíngaro's training partner, but it is possible to notice that the pace gradually increases.

At 34, Zingano cat He has a professional record with nine wins and just two defeats. Interestingly, their last victory was over the current champion Amanda nunes, in September 2014. Afterwards, she was defeated both times she entered the octagon: to Ronda Rousey at UFC 184, in February 2015, and Julianna Pena, last July, at UFC 200.

Watch the training video:

 

Old school body conditioning. Back when I was a beginner, Kyokushin karate style. “No pain, no understand” #alphatraining #alphacatzingano #teamalphacat #yespain #yesunderstand

A video posted by Zingano cat (@alphacatzingano) on Jan 28, 2017 at 11:50 PST

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