They won`t be as boring during a fight as ordinary long hair. Also Read: Petr Yan Explains Why He Took Aljamain Sterling an Illegal Knee at UFC 259 Pulling out hair could result in a stoppage of action and a deduction of points. Tying up your hair takes time for a single exercise or fight. However, if you want to keep your hair long and not constantly worry about tiing, you should consider a more permanent solution such as the boxer braids mentioned above. Hair pulling doesn`t happen as often, if ever, in the UFC these days. Some people even believe that facial hair offers a slight advantage in a fight because beards can cushion a direct blow to the jaw somewhat. This could have some advantages, although many people doubt this theory. A whiplash is a blow to the back of the head or neck. This area of the body is extremely vulnerable and a blow can cause serious and lifelong injury, and it can even be fatal. This is a widely used technique in boxing because there are a lot of head movements there. In MMA, this happens less frequently, usually when a fighter mounts an opponent`s back and has access to that game. In case of blows to the back of the head, the referee must be very careful, as they are difficult to detect. Here`s a situation where McGregor knocked Poirier out, and Poirier complained that the beatings were illegal (they were legal, but it was a very close call).

Clinging to the cage during an MMA fight is illegal. Fighters usually reach the cage when they try to change position, in a clinch, or when they try to avoid a takedown. Fighters also use the cage instinctively, especially when they are shaken and don`t know what`s going on. While hostile behavior that is considered unsportsmanlike is definitely illegal, extremely docile behavior is considered illegal in the UFC. What we are talking about here is shyness. The same goes for some martial arts, where some leagues allow you to pull the hair. While this is certainly an unfair move, it can be legal in some mixed martial arts scenarios. 12 to 6 elbows are elbows that move straight down – up and down – and they are illegal in MMA.

These elbows are illegal because, like a knee on the head of a depressed opponent, they can cause serious damage. Although a UFC fight can sometimes seem brutal and violent (because of punches, kicks, elbows, knees, throws, submissions, withdrawals, wrestling, etc.), it is still a sport. As a sport, the first thing that cares about the safety of fighters is. So not everything is allowed in the basket. There are still rules about what is illegal. These 15 movements are just a few of a long list of illegal movements in MMA. From piercing to piling drivers and throat punches, the sport of MMA is much cleaner than most people think, and professional fighters appreciate these rules (usually). Strokes are outrageous and completely unethical. Just like other moves on this list that are now considered illegal in the UFC, they were legal in the organization at one point.

A famous incident in which a fighter punched the UFC groin was a fight between Keith Hackney and Joe Son in 1994. For something like an MMA fight, you need a very good solution with a very firm grip. But even with a solid styling product, hair flies all around. Like pulling hair or grabbing the cage, clinging to an opponent`s shorts or gloves can give fighters the opportunity to position themselves above their opponent or prevent their opponent from gaining position. Since this can lead to an unfair advantage – and because it`s simply dirty – it`s illegal to grab an opponent`s shorts or gloves during an MMA fight. And probably the most interesting illegal move on this list is the use of offensive language against the opponent. Yes, it is indeed illegal under the unified rules of mixed martial arts and therefore illegal in the UFC. Despite this, fighters are generally not stripped of points or disqualified for insulting and/or using obscene gestures to insult their opponents. When it comes to female fighters, it is especially common to see participants with longer hair. Eye stitches or ocular stitches are an illegal movement in MMA. Nevertheless, it is quite common to see bumps in the eyes during an MMA fight, as many fighters keep their distance or behave with their palms towards their opponent.

An eye shock can cause a fighter to lose points or, if severe enough, a loss of QD for the offender. Performing any of the above illegal moves will almost certainly result in the deduction or even disqualification of points. If you`re interested in how these points affect the outcome of the fight and want to learn more about UFC fight score, check out our article on UFC fight scoring system. A hair-pulling fighter would be painful and could be used to gain a position or prevent the fighter from gaining position. While it is perfectly acceptable to kick or kneel the opponent`s head while standing, it is illegal to do so while the opponent is lying on the ground. If a fighter kicks or kneels an opponent lying on the ground, it will almost certainly result in a point deduction or even disqualification. This is something that happens very often during a UFC fight. It is worth mentioning that these blows are not illegal during the exchange of blows (when both fighters are on the ground). But when standing, it can generate a lot of strength, and a kick or knee on the head can cause serious damage. If we are talking about a knee on the head, how can we not mention Ben Askren`s Jorge Masvidals KO, who led to the fastest finish in UFC history (only 5 seconds)? Although the unified rules of MMA are followed by many organizations around the world, not all adhere to these rules.

Certain illegal moves in the UFC and other North American and European MMA promotions that follow the unified rules of MMA may not be illegal in other promotions such as RIZIN in Japan and the Singapore-based One Championship. Elbow strokes 12-6, called “twelve to six elbow strokes” or “elbow strokes down”, are elbow strokes that start directly upwards (clock analogy, 12 hours) and straight down (6 hours). They can seriously injure the opponent`s head, so there is no doubt that they should be illegal. The use of 12-6 elbows may result in disqualification. When we talk about 12-6 elbows and disqualifications, we have to mention Jon Jones. In his 4th fight in the UFC, Jones faced Mark Hamill, who inflicted his first and only “loss” in the octagon. While he completely dominated the match and dominated Mark Hamill, Jones hit him with a few elbows 12-6, resulting in Jones` disqualification and his only “loss” of his career. In fact, there are MMA fighters who compete with long hair. That`s why the UFC has established certain rules to ensure fair competition for people who choose to fight with long hair. If you have very long hair, a single tie won`t do much good, so consider using several. Even if you tie your hair into a simple ponytail, using multiple hair ties will help secure this style.

Hair pulling out could be used to completely change the position in grapple sequences. It`s painful and uncomfortable and certainly not something that should be allowed in a sport. But there were times when the UFC was just starting, when it was completely legal. Just watch the following video from the 7:20 mark: kicks, knees, trampling and any type of punch were legal for an opponent`s head on the ground. This means that positions such as urban sprawl, north-south and lateral control were far more dangerous in the Pride than in the UFC. Head shots were legal in older organizations, but headbutts are now illegal in almost all MMA organizations. In fact, our discussion will cover not only illegal moves, but also a few other notable mistakes that could disqualify a fighter or at least deduct points from judges` scorelists.