ONE 166 went down from Qatar on Friday, March 1st, and it didn’t come without some hiccups. Some may not think so, but looking at it from an outside, semi-biased perspective, two disqualifications seem harsh.
One was an illegal slam in a title fight, the other was due to inactivity, and a red card was given.
Let’s dive into that system.
The MMA Red Card Makes Big Impact at ONE 166
Much like soccer or football for much of the world, the red card system means you are ejected from the game. The referee inside the ONE circle will call for action, and if a fighter does not engage, they will receive a yellow card.