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I followed K-1 since the mid-90s and always got the feeling that the rule change regarding clinching was due to Schilt more than Buakaw.
Changpuek, Buakaw, Kaoklai, and Fuji (Chalmsak) weren't the most clinch-happy nak muay around, at least not under K-1 rules.
Well, the rule was changed for Schilt because of the size differences in heavyweight, it was never meant for Max until Buakaw dominated everyone with it.
But what some people are missing here, the rules didn't change because of Muay Thai. The rules changed because of Buakaw. No one is blaming Ashihara Karate for the clinch rule changes... right?