A prohibited zone defined by the skull, from the top of the head down to the occiput, with a band of 2 inches, approximately 5 cm. Beyond the occiput, any strike is forbidden and the rule extends along the spine.
« shots to the back of the head, what they call the back of the head in the wording of the rules, starts at what they call the skull of the head, so the top of the head, down to the occiput. It is a 5 cm band. Once you reach the occiput, the entire shot is forbidden. »
What zone is considered the back of the head in MMA rules?
The forbidden zone runs from the top of the skull down to the occiput and is defined as a band of approximately 5 cm. Beyond the occiput, any strike is illegal, and the rule continues along the spine.
Are all strikes to the back of the head illegal in MMA?
Yes, once the strike reaches the occiput, the entire blow is considered illegal, and this prohibition extends along the spinal column.
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