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I think knees and kicks should be legal. Having said that if they were legal Aljo likely never would have been hanging out in that position in the first place to get hit.
Firstly let me say that Yan's knee was 100% illegal under the current rules and Sterling had no reason to expect it. That being said, that knee from Yan should be legal 100%.
The grounded opponent rule was created to protect fighters from having their heads smashed against the canvas by knees/stomps ala Mark Coleman vs. Igor Vovchanchyn or Kevin Randleman vs. Kenichi Yamamoto, not to protect them from getting struck in a crouching position. The definition of grounded needs to be changed to refer only to fighters who are on their backs or in a turtle position. Its an outdated rule that does nothing for safety and just limits fighters tools.
That image points out what playing the rules exactly means, or meant, i mean, touching with your fingers is one thing, dropping yourself (knee) to the ground is way different, as different as the position was, no one has questioned those knees as playing the rules as before, if he cant hurt him in that position thats on him, but its not really "playing the rules" as it was before with guys finger touching the ground to be safe in certain positions like your image.Actually, this article makes a very compelling argument that that’s exactly what Sterling was doing - playing a rules game. And that what he was doing was a perfect example of why the rule needs changing.
https://www.mmamania.com/2021/3/7/2...time-to-legalize-knees-to-a-grounded-opponent
curious if you agree or disagree after reading it.
The image was an accident. I thought I was copy pasting the article, but accidentally pasted the image. Now I cannot delete it. IPhone phail. Forgive me, I suck.That image points out what playing the rules exactly means, or meant, i mean, touching with your fingers is one thing, dropping yourself (knee) to the ground is way different, as different as the position was, no one has questioned those knees as playing the rules as before, if he cant hurt him in that position thats on him, but its not really "playing the rules" as it was before with guys finger touching the ground to be safe in certain positions like your image.
What next if we change this?
Shots to the back of the head?..
Nut shots...
All those are old rules designed to prevent u from being smashed by an opponent..
Knees to head... of a grounded opponent especially or potentially to the top of the head is fucking dangerous for a sport..
Save that for the streets or real combat
The definition of grounded needs to be changed to refer only to fighters who are on their backs or in a turtle position. Its an outdated rule that does nothing for safety and just limits fighters tools.
100% agree. On the stomach or back should be considered grounded while hands or knees touching should be fair game. It's ridiculous that these guys can attempt takedowns get stuffed and then not get punished for it because they intentionally put a hand or knee down stalling to find a safe time to stand up.
Firstly let me say that Yan's knee was 100% illegal under the current rules and Sterling had no reason to expect it. That being said, that knee from Yan should be legal 100%.
The grounded opponent rule was created to protect fighters from having their heads smashed against the canvas by knees/stomps ala Mark Coleman vs. Igor Vovchanchyn or Kevin Randleman vs. Kenichi Yamamoto, not to protect them from getting struck in a crouching position. The definition of grounded needs to be changed to refer only to fighters who are on their backs or in a turtle position. Its an outdated rule that does nothing for safety and just limits fighters tools.
I think knees and kicks should be legal. Having said that if they were legal Aljo likely never would have been hanging out in that position in the first place to get hit.
Ok, why are you bring this after Yan losing due to not knowing/or incapable of following the rules?
This still look like an excuse.
The discussion would be fair if you mention this before Yan making a mistake.
If Sterling knew Yan can use his knee, he would defend himself, he relied on the rules that he can't be hit by knee on the ground, Yan didn't follow the rules. Yan lost, it's as simple as that.
Nope. Wont happen. Just because you goofs want to see people knee the fuck out of each other in the head doesnt mean the rules need to be changed. Fighting is already dangerous enough. they can smash each others head plenty under the current rules without stupid shit like this.
I'm sorry but if your first reaction to seeing that knee is "omg I hope Sterling is ok. Man this sport is dangerous" this might not be the sport for you
That wasnt my reaction goof ball. You guys wanna see shit like Dan Severn vs Taktarov but that shit just aint Kosher no more. We can go on and on about they know they are fighting and blah blah blah but CTE and head injuries and real and the world is changing. We're probably lucky we get to see guys beat the shit out of each of other the way they do. Knee's to a grounded Opponent will likely NEVER be legal in the US going forward. Just my opinion, but I could be wrong.
Which is just another reason why they should be legal. Guys shouldn't be able to use that position to escape punishment. A guy squatting in front of you is not defenseless