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Just like any other game or match MMA Pound for Pound winners also have a strategy behind their play. Though it is accepted that it is a mixed martial art game where more than one technique could be used- the strategy is always present. Discipline is very important in any game for that matter. In fact that’s why there are always rules involved in any legal game for that matter and it is necessary that these are always adhered too. MMA Pound for Pound is no different than this. That’s why there are disqualifications and No Consents being given when there is an in disciplinary action either from one or both of the fighters.
There are two main types of strategies or techniques that are adopted by MMA Pound for Pound Fighters. Since this is a mix of multiple martial arts we get to see a combination of actions exhibited by the fighters. The two main categories are striking and Grappling. When one is offensive the other is the defensive mechanism used to counteract the actions.
Striking or Attacking Techniques:
As the title goes, here we have one player taking the initiative to attack the opponent either using kicks, knees and punches. Relating to training we could say that practicing with sand bags for boxers and MMA Pound to Pound fighters gives extra strengths in their blows.
Grappling or defensive Techniques:
These include types of hold like the clinch, pinning and submission holds and so on. This is mainly done to gain advantage over the opponent or to escape from a difficult position or strike.
As it is really difficult to set rules on fights like this, all the games follow a common rule that is accepted by the UFC. As per this rule the following acts are not allowed and may lead to disqualification.
- Eye Gouging: In this case on of the players try to use the fingers to tear or hurt the muscle near the eye and this may lead to permanent loss of eye sight or damage to the eye.
- Fish- Hooking- Here again the fighter uses his hands and fingers to insert it into the mouth or the nostril to pull the muscle apart.
- Small Joint Manipulation- There is not a complete case of fracture but then a kind of joint locking that could cause severe damage.
- Some universal illegal techniques like Biting and striking the groin are completely banned as well.
As said before it is not possible to argue on a few actions like elbow strikes and spinal locks as it varies from one promoter to other. At the end of the day MMA Pound for pound is a game or a sport that needs to have the sportsmanship involved and should not be used to hurt or injure the opponent in any way. If it is accidental, then it is fine as accidents tend to happen but purposeful actions should be avoided and such players should be eliminated as well as it tends to affect the popularity as a sport.
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