Rewatch What do you think the ruling should have been on the Paul Craig upkick?

[philcrow]

The rule can go. It's a legit defense and needs to be legal. Topic answer point deduction and replay assist to see the acting job here by Bellato. If he doesn't want to continue then he can get dq'd.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

I thought they literally did change the rule, where you need to have both knees down. Or was that just in one state or something?

No. Nowhere considers a knee down standing, nor should anywhere consider that to be the case

If the brunt of the impact is on the collarbone, then how is it a kick to the head?

Because his head was kicked

 

[Söze Aldo]

No. Nowhere considers a knee down standing, nor should anywhere consider that to be the case


Because his head was kicked

Can anyone show the image where his head took the brunt? It hit the collarbone and maybe the foot brushed against the head passing by? That's not what I'd call a head strike.

Seems like nobody including the officials really know what the "no-upkick" rule is really about.

It's a muddy confusing rule that doesn't really protect fighters, as the guy on the bottom is basically relegated to the taking head strikes but not being allowed to respond adequately. Get rid of it.

 

[Steve Fox]

Craig should've landed a second one.

 

[prime_lobov]

Immediate title shot for Craig.

I like it. He already beat Ank once. Similar story arc to Poatan coming over and taking out Izzy, except 500% more boring.

 

[Lee Danger]

He could have laid there like Sterling did and none of this would be an issue
Instead, he basically ruined his career

Kosheck and Varner did worse and none of them ruined his career...

 

[fjodor]

Upkicks should be allowed.