In a heated discussion on his podcast, Joe Rogan challenged the illegality of strikes to the back of the head in MMA, suggesting that it may not make sense to prohibit them. He engaged with Jorge Masvidal and reflected on the complexities of such strikes during a fight. However, Dr. Howard Gelb, a veteran orthopedic surgeon, countered Rogan's view, asserting that allowing these strikes could lead to more severe head and neck injuries that are often irreversible, emphasizing the defensive vulnerability fighters face during such strikes.
"I don't even know if we should stop hitting people in the back of the head; it doesn't make any sense to me, and it should be legal."
"With regard to head injuries, I've seen plenty of nasal fractures, sinus issues, orbital fractures, retinal tears, and hematomas around the skull."
"If strikes to the back of the head were deemed legal in the UFC, I truly believe we would see more head injuries with long-term consequences-as well as potential neck injuries."
"Strikes from behind leave fighters defenseless. You don't see them coming. It's the equivalent of getting sucker-punched on a walk in the park."
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