Proposed rule changes to be tested at VFC in Iowa

[Edge Guerrero]

http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/19/11057160/proposed-rule-changes-for-eye-pokes-kicks-to-grounded-opponent-to-be

The language of the new possible eye poke rule is as follows:

In the standing position, a fighter that moves offensively toward their opponent with an open hand, fingers pointing at the opponent, will be a foul. Referees are to prevent this dangerous behavior by communicating clearly to fighters. Fighters are directed to close their fists or point their fingers straight up in the air when reaching toward an opponent.

- I don`t see how they are gonna to dictate that. I think that diferent gloves would be a better solution.

[Luigi]

Good changes, especially the downed opponent rule. What it should really demonstrate to us though is that the dichotomy is an artificial one. There are an endless amount of grey areas at play.