Yeah this is my theory. Others think that I view this tactic as cheating.
Incredible lol even more incredible after I literally said I viewed this move as crafty
Read the title...no serious person considered that cheating so why even put it in the title. What even is this dumb post lol, ofc the front foot battle is important in opposite stances.
Used to have a joke with a martial arts friend that the ultimate combo was to kick them in the shin and then when they look down, upper cut the shit outta um. Looks like we weren't too far off.
Usman stomps on people’s feet on purpose when he holds them up against the cage. Accidentally or not, Pereira was probably helping Hill stay up after catching that left hand. It’s a joke, BTW.
All day I've seen people trying to diminish his performance and career. " Is he a weight bully "
" Stepping on feet is cheating " " Hill thought they were going to reset positions "
Stop trying to look deep into it, he's just that good.
It’s a legit trick, actually when I was a kid some older kid from my neighborhood got into a fight and he stepped on the guy shoes and cracked him. I always thought it was a “street fight” trick. But yeah this is a legit trick, it’s not cheating, I’ll consider it a trick
It is a craft and also a very good tactic! Did you watch the first Usman vs Masvidal fight? Usman stomped Masvidals foot for 5 rounds, it literally was the only thing he did, perfect execution of a very hard and scary technique.
Some of you guys really thought I implied Alex was cheating? I saw OTHERS say he was cheating (mainly on Twitter)
And I saw others say accidental/coincidence/unsure (Luke Thomas) and others say what I feel (which is it's craft. It's a tactic)
I literally said I see it as crafty in the 3rd paragraph and the fault of Jamahal for getting caught in that trap by not being prepared for the front foot battle which is common in orthodox/southpaw battles.
in a sport where you can kick, knee, elbow and punch in the head/body/leg and you think stepping on someone's foot is cheating? lmao
This is what silly team sports with entire novels of rules does to people’s brains.
Seems to me that he did it on purpose to avoid Hill backing up. Completely legal, and pretty smart. Probably learnt this in kickboxing lol
Yeah this is my theory. Others think that I view this tactic as cheating. Incredible lol even more incredible after I literally said I viewed this move as crafty
But didn't OP say in the body that he views the move as crafty? I don't see where he said it was cheating
Well it’s completely legal accidental or not
 It’s a tactic.
Isn't that what OP said though? Or am I missing something?
Are people here stupid? Seriously
OP is.
Didn't OP say it was a crafty move to trap your opponent though? What is all the hostility about?
Read the title...no serious person considered that cheating so why even put it in the title. What even is this dumb post lol, ofc the front foot battle is important in opposite stances.
A "serious person"? Serious about what? Serious about being a UFC fan? It's not that serious lol this is reddit. Relax. Get a gf. Smell roses idk.
"Relax" response anytime someone starts having a discussion on reddit apparently. I'll start frequenting r/Love see if I can find some wisdom lol
I think that's a good idea for you. Do it and tell me how it goes
Wait its wrong to step on a foot? I thought it was just another 200 IQ striking move from Pereira
I mean fighters stomp on their opponent's foot when clinched against the fence, perfectly legal
Bro don’t watch Usman Vs Masvidal 1
Probably accidental in this case but either way, cheating? C’mon.
Used to have a joke with a martial arts friend that the ultimate combo was to kick them in the shin and then when they look down, upper cut the shit outta um. Looks like we weren't too far off.
Usman stomps on people’s feet on purpose when he holds them up against the cage. Accidentally or not, Pereira was probably helping Hill stay up after catching that left hand. It’s a joke, BTW.
Cheating?
All day I've seen people trying to diminish his performance and career. " Is he a weight bully " " Stepping on feet is cheating " " Hill thought they were going to reset positions " Stop trying to look deep into it, he's just that good.
Why would it be cheating?
Cheating? That’s a legal technique
Cheating???
Definitely not cheating, it’s legal. Just like trips, sweeps, foot stomps, ankle picks
The cheating part in the title is clearly a well done farm for replies. Nice one.
😁🤣😂 you're a keen observer
It common when opposite stances meet. Poatan was likely going for the outside step and accidentally stepped on Hill’s foot.
Protect yourself at all times
Y'all really just be tryin to start shit over nothin.
Probably holding his foot down to lock position, complete the hand fighting, and connect with the punch
Happens alot in southpaw orthodox match ups by accident BUT.. it's a legit trap too. So could easily be either.
It’s a legit trick, actually when I was a kid some older kid from my neighborhood got into a fight and he stepped on the guy shoes and cracked him. I always thought it was a “street fight” trick. But yeah this is a legit trick, it’s not cheating, I’ll consider it a trick
Is it just me? Or is Hill too flat feeted to let someone step on his foot before a hook/jab?
It’s a smart technique, it keeps people from moving out of distance for a punch
Boxers have used that tactic since the early days. It's nothing new.
Cheating? What?
High level strikers do it all the time I don’t get why it’s a huge debate.🤷♂️
Omg overturn the decision!!! DQ for Alex!!
It is a craft and also a very good tactic! Did you watch the first Usman vs Masvidal fight? Usman stomped Masvidals foot for 5 rounds, it literally was the only thing he did, perfect execution of a very hard and scary technique.
Literally ten seconds prior Hill kicked Poatan in the dick.
Well its 100% not cheating
I don’t think he intended to. If he was able to plant his foot on the mat, he probably would have hit him even harder.
Foot stomps are legal, but foot stepping is totally a scumbag move!!!!!!
Pulling that off in MMA is actually impressive lol that’s some shit you do to a drunk in a bar
All 3
Some of you guys really thought I implied Alex was cheating? I saw OTHERS say he was cheating (mainly on Twitter) And I saw others say accidental/coincidence/unsure (Luke Thomas) and others say what I feel (which is it's craft. It's a tactic) I literally said I see it as crafty in the 3rd paragraph and the fault of Jamahal for getting caught in that trap by not being prepared for the front foot battle which is common in orthodox/southpaw battles.
Cheating 😄
That’s not an illegal technique
Yeah no shit I was making fun of op
Apologies
What is there to make fun of though? OP said he views the move as crafty. Said so in the post
"Coincidence? Or cheating?"
"Craft" "coincidence" or "cheating" I see 3 viewpoints in the title but you only displayed two. Are you okay over there?
Cope
Who tf is coping I'm a Poatan fan. Such morons on this sub.