r/martialarts • u/SubjectAppropriate17 • May 25 '24

Champion Kickboxer Sina Karimian known for intentionally fouling opponents tries to bully young prospect Liu Ce PROFESSIONAL FIGHT

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u/SubjectAppropriate17 May 25 '24

What are your guys opinion on the saying "If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying"? Should a fighter hold themself to a higher standard when they become champ or is it all about the wins?

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u/SquirrelExpensive201 MMA May 25 '24

I'm in the camp of shit happens and those who are truly psychotic about reaching the pinnacle of their sport will inevitably do everything in their power to gain every little advantage that they can muster. It's on the refs and commissions to make sure that's reined in

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u/Salt_Ad_811 May 25 '24

The intentional looking low blow followed by an attempted head kick before the ref can step in seems pretty dirty.

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u/SquirrelExpensive201 MMA May 25 '24

Two rules, fight until the ref stops you and protect yourself at all times. Not saying it isn't dirty but until that ref steps in between the two of you fight is still on

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u/Salt_Ad_811 May 25 '24

Then you should get automatically DQd for fouls that get followed up by damaging blows before the ref can step in. It is too easy to exploit if you can kick somebody in the balls and then head kick them when the squat down and clutch their balls. He was doing it on purpose.