CHEATING IN MMA MOMENTS

Cheating in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is taken very seriously, as it can result in serious injuries to the opposing fighter. Here are a few notable instances of cheating in MMA:

Jon Jones' PED use: Jon Jones, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, has been caught using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) multiple times during his career. He has been suspended and stripped of titles as a result of his doping violations.

Greasing scandal: In 2009, Georges St-Pierre's corner was accused of applying Vaseline to his back and shoulders between rounds to make him more difficult to grapple. The incident led to changes in the rules about applying substances to a fighter's body during a bout.

Eye poke incidents: Eye pokes occur when a fighter accidentally or intentionally pokes their opponent in the eye. While they are not technically cheating, they can result in significant injury and can be used as a tactic to gain an advantage. There have been several high-profile eye poke incidents in MMA, including one in which Anthony Johnson poked Kevin Burns in the eye multiple times during a fight.

Illegal strikes: MMA has rules about which types of strikes are allowed and where they can be targeted on the opponent's body. Fighters who strike their opponent illegally, such as with a knee to the head of a grounded opponent, can face penalties or disqualification.

Weight cutting violations: Weight cutting is the practice of temporarily losing weight before a fight to make weight for a specific weight class. However, some fighters cut weight in unsafe ways, such as by dehydrating themselves, which can result in serious health problems. The UFC has implemented rules to try to prevent dangerous weight cutting practices, but violations still occur.

Cheating in MMA is taken very seriously, and the sport has implemented rules and penalties to prevent it