A prime example of why discipline in the cage is just as important as striking power. Should soccer kicks be legalized in modern MMA, or are the grounded opponent rules necessary?

In this 2020 clash, Amadeusz “Ferrari” Roslik lands the knockout blow but instantly follows it up with an illegal soccer kick to his grounded opponent. Under unified rules, kicking a downed opponent in the head is a strict foul, resulting in an immediate disqualification loss for Roslik.

u/Top_Syllabub_5111 — 13 days ago

When Tom Aspinall’s stunning first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 on November 11, 2023, which earned him the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.

After absorbing an early strike from Pavlovich, Aspinall resets and fires a fast, devastating right hook over Pavlovich’s guard straight to the temple, visibly stunning him. Aspinall quickly follows up with a second right hand that sends Pavlovich crashing to the canvas, where he finishes the fight with precise ground-and-pound before celebrating his championship victory in emotional fashion.

u/Top_Syllabub_5111 — 15 days ago

MMA power rankings. From UFC and PFL to ONE, RIZIN and KSW, these organisations have helped shape the global MMA landscape — each with its own fighters, markets and identity. Which MMA organisation deserves the No. 1 spot?

u/Top_Syllabub_5111 — 24 days ago

With Salahdine Parnasse making waves this weekend, we have to ask: Who made the best first impression in UFC history?

u/Top_Syllabub_5111 — 1 month ago