WATCH: ‘Leave his balls alone’ – Fans hilariously react as UFC 294 fighter continuously strikes opponents crotch in three-round fight

Fan reactions turn comical as UFC 294 fighter repeatedly targets opponents' crotch throughout the three-round fight


WATCH: ‘Leave his balls alone’ – Fans hilariously react as UFC 294 fighter continuously strikes opponents crotch in three-round fight

Muhammad Naimov striking Nathaniel Wood's groin at UFC 294 (Image via UFC)

The UFC 294 early prelims match between Muhammad Naimov and Nathaniel Wood, a featherweight bout, became a talking point among fans due to a notable interruption caused by groin strikes. In the world of MMA, such strikes are strictly forbidden and are considered fouls. In the UFC, when fighters sustain injuries from such hits, they are granted approximately five minutes for recovery. Initially, referees may issue warnings, but if the offender persists in these fouls, points may be deducted as penalties for intentional or excessive infractions.

The first round of the Naimov vs. Wood encounter saw both fighters adopt an aggressive approach. They engaged in a flurry of kicks, with Naimov ultimately bringing Wood to the mat. In an unfortunate turn of events, Naimov inadvertently struck Wood’s groin during the exchange of blows. This prompted the referee to halt the match momentarily, allowing Wood a five-minute recovery window. However, Wood returned to action after just 90 seconds, showing remarkable resilience.

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Interestingly, at the beginning of the second round, Naimov landed another groin kick on Wood. Fans were taken aback, as they expected a point deduction for such an infraction, but it didn’t materialize.

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Following three fiercely contested rounds between these two fighters, Muhammad Naimov secured the win via unanimous decision. This outcome generated considerable interest and discussion among fans and spectators.

Fight fans react to Muhammad Naimov frequently hitting Nathaniel Wood on groin

Muhammad Naimov vs. Nathaniel Wood was pretty entertaining which was liked by the fight fans but after the repetitive groin strikes and the result of the fight, fans were skeptical about it.

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Muhammad Naimov at UFC 294 (Image via UFC)

Uncover the most remarkable fan reactions on X, the platform that was once famously known as Twitter. Here are some:

MMA fans hilariously mentioned that Naimov should leave Wood’s ‘balls’ alone and should not hit it more. Some criticized the fighter for intentionally doing that and questioned why the ref didn’t deduct points of the fighter.

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