is this legal? (gif)

Mr. Omoplata · 07-13-2008, 10:10 AM

Uh, if you're refering to the grappling (throw) then yes, it is legal.

See some of Machida fights if you want to see it done like a pro.

eric n · 07-13-2008, 10:11 AM

Yes... and pretty cool.

peteyandjia · 07-13-2008, 10:11 AM

Lol yeah, throws are legal. Spikes are not.

The real question is, is it possible. Before Boestch did it, I would've said no.

You're not supposed to be able to throw a 205 pound man upside down like he was a child.

Diet Coke · 07-13-2008, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Omoplata

Uh, if you're refering to the grappling (throw) then yes, it is illegal.

because he landed on his head?

shady6 · 07-13-2008, 10:12 AM

i dont see whats in question here. are you new to the sport or something?

Jundon! · 07-13-2008, 10:12 AM

I haven't heard about David Heath for a while now...

peteyandjia · 07-13-2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Omoplata

See some of Machida fights if you want to see it done like a pro.

Dedicated Machida fan here, and I'm sorry that Boetsch throw owns the shit out of anything Machida's ever done (throw-wise).

Direct me to an example if I'm wrong.

Jagular · 07-13-2008, 10:13 AM

Sure. It was a throw; unfortunately, the guy lands on his head. Unlike a pile driver designed to land someone on their head, this throw inadvertently does it; if the cage had not been there, he would've rolled through the throw.