The reason for "no knees and kicks to the head of a downed opponent" is to protect the fighter from extra shots when he is KO.
I thought, "ok, that is a reasonable rule," and then I saw a gif of Dan Henderson (one of the DIRTIEST fighters I have ever seen) getting extra shots on Hector Lombard, and he can't forget Michael Bisping and Fedor.
All these cases the opponents were out, and Dan Henderson squeezed in some DEVASTATING blows to the head of a downed opponent.
So, for the rule of the "downed opponent" to make sense, they need to say "No blows whatsoever" to the head of a downed opponent.
Brain damage is brain damage. The opponent's eyes are rolled back and Dan Henderson is squeezing in extra shots with his elbows and fists, you can tell me that, "because he is using his arms it is less dangerous than using his legs, and that's why we have the rule."
It is STUPID. haha. Trauma to the brain is trauma to the brain. If the rule was really to protect the fighters, then fighters should NOT be hit on the head with ANY type of strike when they are considered "down."
Thoughts.
PS
To some of you who are going to make it a Dan Henderson "is only following the rules" argument (1) This is not an argument about Dan Henderson, I am just using him as an example because he is the best case of showing why the downed opponent rule is stupid as it stands (2) If Mark Hunt can see that his opponent's eyes have rolled back, and walk away, so should Dan Henderson, because he doesn't, it makes him dirty.
Soccer punting someones head while prone on all 4 and already rocked is recipe for someone dying. I love soccer kicks but there dangerousI knew this argument would be made, but no disrespect, it is a ridiculous one.
That is like making a rule saying "You can use marijuana only if it is edibles, because smoking it is worse."
If the issue is fighter safety, the it doesn't matter where the blow is coming from. If a punch KO's a fighter when he is standing and is expected to defend himself, don't you think one that lands when he is down would be even more devastating.
Are you going to tell me the knee that landed on Mousasi was worse than the elbow than dropped on Bisping when his arms where stiff in the air. ahahaha
Damage is damage. It doesn't matter where it comes from.
I can't stand Michael Bisping but I gotta admit, that extra flying right to the square of the face of the unconscious Bisping was not only uncalled for but I would've slapped a heavy financial penalty to Dan Henderson. That was ridiculous and again, my disdain for Bisping is quite up there so for me to say that, you know that was just flat out dirty. He breaks his jaw on that and I would expect charges to be filed against HendoThe reason for "no knees and kicks to the head of a downed opponent" is to protect the fighter from extra shots when he is KO.
I thought, "ok, that is a reasonable rule," and then I saw a gif of Dan Henderson (one of the DIRTIEST fighters I have ever seen) getting extra shots on Hector Lombard, and he can't forget Michael Bisping and Fedor.
All these cases the opponents were out, and Dan Henderson squeezed in some DEVASTATING blows to the head of a downed opponent.
So, for the rule of the "downed opponent" to make sense, they need to say "No blows whatsoever" to the head of a downed opponent.
Brain damage is brain damage. The opponent's eyes are rolled back and Dan Henderson is squeezing in extra shots with his elbows and fists, you can tell me that, "because he is using his arms it is less dangerous than using his legs, and that's why we have the rule."
It is STUPID. haha. Trauma to the brain is trauma to the brain. If the rule was really to protect the fighters, then fighters should NOT be hit on the head with ANY type of strike when they are considered "down."
Thoughts.
PS
To some of you who are going to make it a Dan Henderson "is only following the rules" argument (1) This is not an argument about Dan Henderson, I am just using him as an example because he is the best case of showing why the downed opponent rule is stupid as it stands (2) If Mark Hunt can see that his opponent's eyes have rolled back, and walk away, so should Dan Henderson, because he doesn't, it makes him dirty.
Well as far as effects to your lungs smoking it is worse. Edibles creates a whole different high though. Very bad analogy.I knew this argument would be made, but no disrespect, it is a ridiculous one.
That is like making a rule saying "You can use marijuana only if it is edibles, because smoking it is worse."
If the issue is fighter safety, the it doesn't matter where the blow is coming from. If a punch KO's a fighter when he is standing and is expected to defend himself, don't you think one that lands when he is down would be even more devastating.
Are you going to tell me the knee that landed on Mousasi was worse than the elbow than dropped on Bisping when his arms where stiff in the air. ahahaha
Damage is damage. It doesn't matter where it comes from.
thinly veiled hendo hatemeeting
hendo is the fucking man, all you pussies can get rekt
The whole point of MMA fighting is finish or damage. Damage is even a judging criteria.
Dan Henderson (one of the DIRTIEST fighters I have ever seen) getting extra shots on Hector Lombard, and he can't forget Michael Bisping and Fedor.
Dan Henderson squeezed in some DEVASTATING blows to the head of a downed opponent.
The opponent's eyes are rolled back and Dan Henderson is squeezing in extra shots with his elbows and fists
Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson
If Mark Hunt can see that his opponent's eyes have rolled back, and walk away, so should Dan Henderson, because he doesn't, it makes him dirty.
I am a casual UFC fan. I don't care about individual fighters.I think TS is still upset about Dan Henderson KO'ing his favourite fighter
Your post is a bit deceptive. It makes it seem as if Big John was saying all that stuff about Dan. What part is his words and what part is yours?
thinly veiled hendo hatemeeting
hendo is the fucking man, all you pussies can get rekt