Some UFC fighters want oblique kick banned, injured Bukauskas disagrees

Khalil Rountree Jr. scored what could be one of the most devastating wins of his career on Saturday at UFC Vegas 36. The 31-year-old…

By: Milan Ordoñez | 2 years ago
Some UFC fighters want oblique kick banned, injured Bukauskas disagrees
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Khalil Rountree Jr. scored what could be one of the most devastating wins of his career on Saturday at UFC Vegas 36. The 31-year-old light heavyweight competitor ended his fight against Modestas Bukauskas via second-round TKO with a nasty oblique kick.

If you’re the squeamish type, this is the time to look away and skip ahead. Otherwise, here’s the video of it.

Bukauskas, who is now on a three-fight skid after losing to Rountree, graciously accepted the loss despite the potential damage he may have incurred.

“Yo please give my opponent some slack,” Bukauskas wrote in a post-fight Instagram story. “That kick was all good, it was my job to defend it and I didn’t. Let the man enjoy his victory.”

However, that sentiment wasn’t shared by Bukauskas fellow fighters. A few had disparaging words for Rountree, while others want oblique kicks banned from competition altogether.

For what it’s worth, that’s seemingly a vocal minority. According to a poll of 170 fighters last year, the majority think oblique kicks and knee stomps should remain legal.

Rountree, for his part, also showed class towards Bukauskas after the fight. The win ended his two-fight skid as he improves to a record of 9-5 (with 1 NC).

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Milan Ordoñez
Milan Ordoñez

Milan Ordoñez has been covering combat sports since 2012 and has been part of the Bloody Elbow staff since 2016. He’s also competed in amateur mixed martial arts and submission grappling tournaments.

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