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Demetrious Johnson Says He Would Ban Heel Hooks In MMA: “Can Ruin Someone’s Career”

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October 14, 2026

Demetrious Johnson wants oblique kicks banned from MMA, and he says heel hooks should go with them. The MMA legend made his case in a sit-down with Ariel Helwani, comparing the two techniques as similarly risky. Josh Barnett was among those who pushed back on that comparison. Asked whether oblique kicks should be outlawed, Johnson […]

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