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The fact that he was in a Muay Thai fight clicked at some point in the second round and he landed a sickening elbow to his opponents forehead that tore a nasty gash that dropped him and ended the fight.
- Headbutting
- Eye-Gouging
- Biting
- Hair Pulling
- Fish-hooking
- Groin Attacks
- Small Joint Manipulation
- Rabbit Punches
- 12-6 Elbows
- Piledriving
One of the most talked-about illegal moves in UFC. Once upon a time, headbutts were completely legal inside the UFC. Today, they aren’t. Why? Headbutting an opponent can lead to severe head trauma and irreparable damage for the rest of one’s life. They are fairly straightforward to perform, so if they were to be allowed, we would probably see a lot...
One doesn’t have to be a genius to deduce that eye pokes are extremely dangerous. Despite this, they happen very often. We can often see fighters fight with their fingers open. Accidentally or on purpose, poking an opponent can lead to severe damage and potentially change the outcome of the fight. Sometimes, eye pokes are punished with a point dedu...
When it comes to biting, it is entirely evident why it’s is illegal. The good thing is that rarely happens (although not in UFC – you know whom we are talking about).
Hair pulling could be used to completely change the position in grappling sequences. It is painful and uncomfortable and definitely not something that should be allowed in a sport. But, there were times, when the UFC was just starting off when it was completely legal. Just take a look at the next video from the 7:20 mark:
Fish-hooking is the act of inserting fingers inside an opponent’s mouth or nostrils and pulling and/or tearing it. It is an entirely unsportsmanlike move, and it’s obvious why it isn’t allowed. The good thing is that it happens extremely rare inside the Octagon; actually, I can think of just one such occasion, as shown below:
Just like headbutts, blows to the groins almost always happen accidentally. It isn’t uncommon that a fighter throws a leg kick and it ends up hitting the groins. Fighters are obligated to wear cups, but nonetheless, kicks to the groins can cause some severe pain. After a blow to the groin, a fighter has five minutes to recover. If he is unable to r...
What small joint manipulation means is – twisting, pulling, and breaking of the opponent’s fingers and toes. That isn’t allowed. If it were allowed, we would probably see fighters fight less often.
A rabbit punch is a blow to the back of the head or neck. That area of the body is extremely vulnerable and delivering a blow to it can cause some serious and lifelong injuries, and it can even be lethal. It is a widespread technique in boxing because there’s lots of head movement there. In MMA, it occurs less frequently, usually when a fighter mou...
12-6 elbows, referred to as “twelve to six elbows” or “downward elbow strikes”, are elbow strikes starting from straight up (clock analogy, 12 o’clock) and going straight down (6 o’clock). They can cause some serious injury to the opponent’s head, so there is no doubt they should be illegal. Using 12-6 elbows can lead to disqualification. When we t...
Piledriving is the spiking of an opponent to the canvas on the head or neck. It can very often be seen in WWE, but in MMA, where there is the intention to hurt the opponent, it is illegal. It can cause some serious damage to the spine. In MMA, it happens very often. To show you a close example, although somewhat controversial (this one was legal), ...
Mar 27, 2020 · The fight Rick Roufus (USA) vs Changpuek Kietsongrit (THA).Until the 80s, for people who had never visited Thailand, Muay Thai was a completely unknown marti...
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Rick Roufus, renowned for his powerful striking and proficient use of his hands, went up against the Thai legendary fighter Changpuek Kietsongrit, known for ...
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