What & when is the proper use of a 'hammer fist' in MMA and how does it compare to a typical knuckle punch? It seems like it would be less effective. -
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Why do UFC fighters hammer punch instead of straight punch? I see it mostly when they are wrestling. - Quora
Why do UFC fighters hammer punch instead of straight punch? I see it mostly when they are wrestling. - Quora
Why do UFC fighters hammer punch instead of straight punch? I see it mostly when they are wrestling. - Quora
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Matt Hamill Signed Autographed 16×20 Photo JSA Authentic UFC MMA The Hammer 2 – Fiterman Sports Group
Funny MMA - May 29, 2010 Todd Duffee received the most brutal hammer fist of all time. Good comeback from Mike Russow | Facebook
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