UFC Fighter Chokes Out Opponent, Helps To Revive Him In 'Classy' Move
Makwan Amirkhani followed brutality with kindness in his UFC fight against Danny Henry.
Amirkhani choked Henry into unconsciousness ― a legal UFC move ― during their bout Saturday at the so-called “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi. Realizing his opponent was out, Amirkhani was the first to elevate Henry’s legs to promote blood flow to help him regain consciousness, For the Win reported.
A ring announcer praised the “classy” move.
This is what MMA is all about, well played @MakwanAmirkhani 👏
Mr Finland submitted Danny Henry and then made sure his opponent was stable. #UFC251 pic.twitter.com/gq82UCDX6g— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) July 12, 2020
While the Mayo Clinic website does not specifically address how to treat someone rendered unconscious by a chokehold, it does recommend raising the legs of someone who has fainted above heart level ― by about a foot ― as long as the victim is breathing and has no other injuries.
Here’s a longer look at Amirkhani’s “anaconda” choke and the aftermath.
Technique on display 👏
🇫🇮 @MakwanAmirkhani with the quick submission at #UFC251
We are LIVE on @ESPN. #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/LuLTHyua59— UFC (@ufc) July 12, 2020
“I want to be respectful toward my opponent,” he said in the post-match press conference.
Some in the MMA community praised him.
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Makwan Amirkhani the type of dude to choke you out and then lift your legs for you.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) July 12, 2020
Seems little… but I really appreciate when guys help guys they just submitted like @MakwanAmirkhani just did. Hate when guys have no regard for unconscious/injured opponents. #ufc251
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) July 12, 2020
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.