Well, I tell ya, folks, if you ever thought about watchin’ one of them UFC fights, you might be wonderin’ what kinda stuff is against the rules. I mean, I know they’re all out there punchin’, kickin’, and twistin’ each other, but there gotta be some things you just can’t do. Lemme tell ya about that, so ya don’t get confused when watchin’.
1. Groin Strikes – A Big No-No
First thing’s first, you can’t go hittin’ a fella in the groin. Now, I don’t know what kind of sick person would want to do that, but it’s against the rules. Fighters are not allowed to punch, kick, or even knee someone down there. I reckon it’s just common decency, you know? But, it happens, and when it does, the referee will call it out right away, and the fighter who did it might get a warning or even a penalty. Ain’t no fight worth that kind of pain, right?
2. Strikes to the Spine or Back of the Head
Now, here’s another one. You can’t go hittin’ somebody in the spine or the back of their head. And I ain’t talkin’ about just the back of the head like the neck or something. I mean, don’t even think about throwin’ a punch or an elbow to the back of the skull. They call that a “rabbit punch” and it’s real dangerous. If you catch someone back there, it could do some serious damage. So, fighters gotta be careful and keep them punches up in front, or they’ll get themselves in trouble.
3. The 12-6 Elbows
Now, here’s one that gets folks all riled up. It’s them 12-6 elbows. If you don’t know what I mean by that, let me break it down for ya. A 12-6 elbow is when a fighter throws an elbow straight down, like from 12 o’clock to 6 o’clock, like a clock’s hands. It’s a downward strike, and the reason it’s illegal is that it’s just too dangerous, you see? It’s like hammerin’ down on someone’s head from a high place. Could cause serious injury, so they banned it in the UFC. You can throw elbows sideways or from the side, but none of them straight-down ones.
4. Throat Strikes
Throat strikes are another thing that can get a fighter in hot water. You might see folks goin’ for the face, but they better not be reachin’ for the throat. Whether it’s an open-handed slap or grabbin’ someone by the neck, that’s just plain illegal. The throat’s too delicate, and one wrong move can choke someone out real quick. So, fighters are told to keep their hands away from there.
5. Eye Gouging – Keep Your Fingers Away!
And then there’s eye gouging, which sounds worse than it is. Well, I reckon it sounds about as bad as it gets. You can’t go stickin’ your fingers into someone’s eyes. No pokin’, no proddin’, none of that. It’s dangerous and can leave permanent damage. If you do it, you’ll get disqualified real fast. It’s just one of them things where you know better, and you do better.
6. Biting or Spitting
I reckon it goes without sayin’, but just in case, there’s no biting or spittin’ on folks. That’s just nasty, and it can get you kicked out of the fight quicker than you can say “Jack Robinson.” Biting could even cause serious injury, and spittin’ is just disrespectful to your opponent and the whole sport. So, keep it clean, folks!
7. Fish Hooking
You ever seen someone try to stick their fingers in another person’s mouth and pull on the sides like they’re hookin’ a fish? Well, that’s called fish hooking, and let me tell ya, it’s illegal. You can’t grab someone by the mouth or ears and twist ’em around. It’s just plain wrong, and it can hurt someone bad. So, best to keep your hands outta other folks’ mouths.
8. Hair Pulling
Now, another thing that ain’t allowed is pullin’ someone’s hair. I know, it sounds like somethin’ you might see in a playground fight, but believe it or not, hair pulling has been tried in UFC fights. Ain’t nobody gonna win that way though, so it’s on the list of illegal moves. No one wants to be yanked around by the hair, and the refs don’t stand for it.
9. Kicks to the Head of a Grounded Opponent
Also, a fighter can’t kick someone in the head if they’re on the ground. Now, don’t get me wrong, fighters can still attack when their opponent is down, but no head kicks while they’re lying flat on the mat. That’s another one of them rules to keep folks safe. Imagine if you were already down and someone came kickin’ you in the head! That ain’t fair, and it’s dangerous too.
10. Unnecessary Roughness or Attacking After the Bell
Now, this is a big one too. When the bell rings and it’s over, it’s over! No matter what, you gotta stop. If a fighter keeps hittin’ after the bell, that’s considered unnecessary roughness. The same goes for when a fighter’s already down, or if the referee calls for a break. No takin’ advantage of someone when they ain’t ready.
11. Throwing the Opponent Outside the Cage
And I can’t forget this one: throwin’ someone out of the cage. Now, that’s not allowed either! Some folks might think it’s a good strategy to toss someone outside the fighting area, but that ain’t gonna win you the fight. You gotta keep it in the cage. If you toss your opponent out, it’s an automatic disqualification.
Conclusion
So there you have it, a few of the things that’ll get you in trouble in UFC fights. Some of these rules might seem like common sense, but ya know, when you’re in the heat of battle, sometimes folks forget. That’s why the refs are always watchin’ close and makin’ sure the fight stays fair. So next time you’re watchin’, you can keep an eye on what’s legal and what ain’t, and you’ll understand why those fighters are stoppin’ when they do. It ain’t just about fightin’ fair—it’s about keepin’ everyone safe, too!
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