Debate continues over banning oblique kicks in MMA rules
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Discussions surrounding the potential ban of oblique kicks in MMA have resurfaced. Critics of the kick argue it poses significant injury risks to fighters, particularly to the knee. Supporters question whether banning this technique is warranted, emphasizing that many legal moves can also cause serious injury. In addition, the ongoing feud between Dana White and Eddie Hearn regarding the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua matchup draws attention as the fight's details were finalized. Analysts remain skeptical about the hype surrounding the fight, noting prior conflicts between the promoters.
- •Oblique kicks face scrutiny over safety concerns in MMA.
- •Debate focuses on injury risks versus the nature of combat sports.
- •Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight details finalized amid promoter disputes.
- •Skepticism remains about the promotional hype surrounding the fight.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Should MMA really ban those potentially knee-shredding oblique kicks? Mailbag
"Should MMA alter the rules to ban a specific type of kick to the knee? Are Dana White and Eddie Hearn really going to keep bickering over Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua even now that the fight's been set? Answers to those and other questions.
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