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"... The only things not acceptable were biting and gouging of the opponent's eyes." so (in honest curiosity) why didn't the first man to grab a thorny branch

• seanc 12y ago
  They're in a ring.
• dougk16 12y ago
  Earlier mainstream MMA events like the first few UFC tournaments actually allowed groin strikes. I know for at least several bouts the athletes would have a gentleman's agreement not to employ them despite the legality. Beyond that, the problem with attacking another man's genital's is...he can attack yours too. So the athletes employ defensive measures that usually nullify each other. There are some positions like full guard where groin strikes are much easier to pull off for one person. And what can I say - that's hard to watch. Usually at the least they're wearing cups but it can still be painful.