MMA / Topic 06
Illegal actions
ABC · 2026 / 2027In short
Protected areas · Other fouls
Protected areas
Headbutts, eye gouging, groin attacks and strikes to the spine or back of the head are prohibited. Directed throat attacks are also forbidden.
Other fouls
Biting, hair pulling, manipulating individual fingers or toes, fence grabbing to control position and attacking during a break are illegal.
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