Okay, so I saw this thing online about whether smelling salts are allowed in UFC, and I got curious. I started digging around to get to the bottom of it.
First, I checked out what the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has to say. They’re the ones who make the rules for these fights. Turns out, using smelling salts during a fight is a big no-no according to their rules. I guess it makes sense since they regulate all that stuff.
- Looked up the rules from other athletic commissions too.
- Found out they all pretty much say the same thing: no smelling salts allowed.
Then, I stumbled upon some drama about a fight between Yan Xiaonan and Zhang Weili at UFC 300. People were saying that someone used smelling salts to wake up one of the fighters, which would be against the rules.
I watched some interviews with Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier, and John McCarthy talking about it. McCarthy, who’s a ref, said it didn’t happen. But it still got me thinking, why all the fuss?
So, I kept digging. I found this lawyer, Erik Magraken, who knows a lot about the rules in combat sports. He explained that even though the UFC doesn’t have a rule specifically about smelling salts, they’re not allowed in the fighter’s corner anyway because of the NSAC rules.
Basically, I learned that while smelling salts might help wake someone up, they’re not allowed in UFC fights. It’s all about keeping things fair and following the rules set by the athletic commissions. Seems like a simple enough rule, but it caused quite a stir online!
Lessons Learned
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Always double-check the rules from the official sources.
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Don’t believe everything you see or hear, especially when it comes to rumors.
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Even simple rules can cause a lot of drama!
That’s my little adventure into the world of UFC rules. Hope you found it as interesting as I did!
