12–6 elbow
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A 12–6 elbow, referred to in commentary as a "twelve to six elbow" and officially "downward elbow strikes", is a strike used in the combat sport of mixed martial arts. The name of the 12–6 elbow is ba
A 12–6 elbow being used on bricks
Mixed martial arts rules
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Most rule sets for mixed martial arts competitions have evolved since the early days of Vale Tudo. As a result of health, legal, and moral concerns, many different rulesets were created, which give di
12–6 elbow
…clock on the wall with the bringing of an elbow from straight up (12 o'clock) to straight down (6 o'clock). These elbow strikes were illegal under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts from their inception, until 1 November 2024. The most commonly accepted definition of a 12–6 elbow was originally based on a principle by referee John…
MMA rule-sets require the use of small open finger gloves (4-6 oz). This allows the fighters to use their fingers to grab and grapple the opponent.
Amateur MMA on open mat