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Mixed Martial Arts: Professional Fighters League makes elbow strikes legal

Las Vegas, Jan 7 (UNI) The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially legalised elbow strikes in its fights - having previously banned the technique.
The Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion runs a league system in the US and Europe which means its best fighters can compete up to four times a year, according to a BBC report.
With elbows increasing the chance of a cut to a fighter, the technique was banned.
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13 Dec 2025 | 1:45 PM

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13 Dec 2025 | 1:30 PM

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Yuva Bharati Stadium in turmoil as fans vent frustration over Messi’s brief visit

13 Dec 2025 | 12:43 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) Chaos unfolded at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan, as irate fans broke chairs and threw plastic water bottles and other items onto the ground on Saturday after being unable to catch a proper glimpse of soccer magician Messi, despite having paid astronomical amounts for tickets.

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