As of October 2022, UFC fighters are not allowed to bet on UFC fights, including their own. The policy change was recently implemented to maintain the integrity of the sport, prevent misuse of insider information, and comply with regulations set by sports betting industry regulators in the U.S.
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A lot of MMA fans believe that Taekwondo (TKD) doesn’t have any relevance in cage fighting. But the reality is TKD is more than present in modern MMA. Although the application of this Korean art is quite limited, there have been a number of successful UFC fighters who came from a strong foundation in TKD.
PFL, launched in 2018, is the first major MMA promotion to use a sport-season format where fighters compete in regular-season events to earn points. After the regular season, fighters with the most points compete in the playoffs, where the final two winners face off in the championship.
According to USADA, the ban on IV use prevents some UFC fighters from utilizing IVs to manipulate PED testing results. The exception to this rule is that fighters with medical exemptions can still use IV rehydration.
Many fans and analysts consider Fedor the heavyweight greatest of all time (GOAT), but what sets him apart from other fighters? In this article, we will explore Fedor Emelianenko’s career, achievements, and impact on the sport to determine whether he truly deserves the title of heavyweight GOAT.
Low kicks are considered any leg kicks that strike below the waist of the opponent, primarily aimed at the thigh or calf. The goal is to kick the opponent with the shinbone (in Muay Thai) or foot (in karate) to damage their quadriceps or the sciatic nerve and impair their mobility.