Why is it illegal to hit the back of the head in UFC?

Because striking to the back of the head means striking the extremely vulnerable area of the brain stem, and if hit hard enough (or if the person is unlucky enough) it can cause serious neurological damage or death, and is much, MUCH more likely to do so than a punch to virtually any other area of the body.

Why do MMA fighters get patted down?

They also are checking to make sure that the fighter has not had any vaseline or any other substance applied that might make their arms more slippery. Also the presence of any other substance that they can rub into their opponents eyes and maybe blind them or adversely affect their opponent’s vision during the fight.

Where do you punch someone to make them unconscious?

Some of the most common strikes to attack the jaw area with sufficient force to cause the knockout include:

• the cross.
• the hook.
• the uppercut.
• the rising knee.
• the front kick.
• the forward or spinning elbow.

Can you use knees in UFC?

Likewise, in the UFC you cannot knee a downed opponent in the head, but you can knee them in almost any other part of the body while they’re grounded.

Do referees know how do you fight?

But it could also mean knowing when someone has passed out from a chokehold. That said, refs can also make sure that the fighters actually fight. That’s rare, but sometimes, neither person wants to fight, so it’s the ref’s job to make sure that the fighters actually do their job in the octagon.

What are the main issues in MMA fighting?

The primary issue is that you need to fight until the ref stops the match. Unlike boxing/kickboxing an MMA fight is not stopped when your opponent is knocked down. You are expected to follow up on the ground. The onus to quickly and accurately identify that the fight should be stopped is on the referee, not the fighter.

Why is striking the back of the head bad in MMA?

Because it’s really dangerous. There’s less stopping your fist from directly rattling the brain and spine on the back of the head than on the front. So, even though MMA is already really dangerous, striking the back of the head is dangerous even by comparison.

What do MMA referees do during a fight?

It’s also the referee’s job to monitor the fight closely and look for any signs that a fighter might be seriously injured and to stop the fight before that happens. If in doubt, they can pause the match and call in a doctor for consultation. In most MMA matches, the referee is looking to see whether a fighter is putting up an adequate defense.

Why do UFC fighters exaggerate how hurt they are?

Some fighters like Werdum exaggerate how hurt they are to create a false sense of security for their opponent before catching them. So, the guy takes a hit and falls to the ground. But he’s not really hurt, so it’d be shitty to stop the fight. It’s just part of the strategy. Watch Palhares and Dan Miller to understand a little better.