MMA glossary

knee strike to the head
In professional bouts, knee strikes to the opponent's head are permitted, unlike in amateur rules, which significantly changes the dynamics of the fight.
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« So the changes are that knee strikes to the head are now allowed. Neck strikes as well, it obviously changes a lot of things. »
Lucien (commentateur) · at 4:28:44
Frequently asked questions
Are knee strikes to the head allowed in MMA?
Knee strikes to the head are permitted in professional bouts but not under amateur rules, which significantly changes the dynamics of the fight.
What is different about professional MMA rules compared to amateur rules?
In professional bouts, knee strikes to the head and neck strikes are allowed, whereas these techniques are prohibited under amateur rules.
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