Does anyone think standing elbows are under utilised in UFC? - Page 2

Munch_Caldwell · 07-22-2006, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by VThrilla18

Tito hit Ken with a few nice standing elbows in there first fight.

and a few on the ground in there second...

WAR KARO

VThrilla18 · 07-22-2006, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Munch_Caldwell

and a few on the ground in there second...

WAR KARO

yes.. WAR KARO

MMA Monk · 07-22-2006, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bas Rutten Gear

You have it wrong. In the UFC no downward or diagnoled elbows are allowed meaning you can only throw straight elbows (kind of like a hook). These are REALLY easy to block and you have to get in very close to throw them.

That's what I thought as well. But I'm sure both Silvas will be looking for them when in close. You know they love a clinch.

What about rising elbows? Like like elbow uppercuts?

SuperGNP · 07-22-2006, 06:28 AM

elbows are effective in a clinch. you have to be careful who you're fighting against, because if striking is what you're good at, and the other guy is a ground specialist, you have avoid the takedown, and by setting up to throw elbows you could be jeopardizing the clinch and make yourself vulnerable to be taken down. but yeah, i think those chutebox guys will use elbows like there's no tomorrow. watching shogun or wandy, who are ridiculously vicious, throw elbows in the ufc will be incredible. i hope chuck realises what he's up against. when he's not eating elbows, he'll be eating knees. chuck, take your pick.

LoserMike · 07-22-2006, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MMA Monk

That's what I thought as well. But I'm sure both Silvas will be looking for them when in close. You know they love a clinch.

What about rising elbows? Like like elbow uppercuts?

They're allowed. The only elbows that aren't allowed are elbow points directly pointing downward toward the head.

chobochotch · 07-22-2006, 06:45 AM

I thought any standing elbows were allowed in UFC rules, is that not true ?

chobochotch · 07-22-2006, 06:47 AM

sorry.. except for back of head or neck

MMA Monk · 07-22-2006, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LoserMike

They're allowed. The only elbows that aren't allowed are elbow points directly pointing downward toward the head.

Cool, that's what I assumed.

Basically, Goodridge elbows are no longer allowed, correct? I believe that's a decent way to sum up the situation.

HP_Nut · 07-22-2006, 07:01 AM

I think they are under-utilized. Loiseau is the only guy I can think of who uses them regularly.

Shea · 07-22-2006, 07:03 AM

I'm surprised more people don't elbow to the liver, when they're in-fighting.