Why do UFC fighters hammer punch instead of straight punch? I see it mostly when they are wrestling. - Quora
![Oluwale Bamgbose hits Paulo Costa 1-2 hammer fist followed by a double hammer fist at UFC 212. : r/MMA Oluwale Bamgbose hits Paulo Costa 1-2 hammer fist followed by a double hammer fist at UFC 212. : r/MMA](https://external-preview.redd.it/IMqGpflrevqv0tI_hJj0NFjyFI4aN4dEgm_HKTEWwG8.gif?format=png8&s=4d00bf48f4309a3d52aa3dbcf24dbe5332cd77fc)
Oluwale Bamgbose hits Paulo Costa 1-2 hammer fist followed by a double hammer fist at UFC 212. : r/MMA
![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. - 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. -](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-6c46c54899b4c98a77ed4665e451c35f.webp)
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. -
![Video: Austin Batra DQ'd Following Leaping Double Hammer-Fisting of KO'd Opponent - The Official Website of Mike "The Truth" Jackson Video: Austin Batra DQ'd Following Leaping Double Hammer-Fisting of KO'd Opponent - The Official Website of Mike "The Truth" Jackson](https://i0.wp.com/www.MikeTheTruth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Austin-Batra-Double-Fist-KO-e1537726420645.jpg?fit=889%2C500)
Video: Austin Batra DQ'd Following Leaping Double Hammer-Fisting of KO'd Opponent - The Official Website of Mike "The Truth" Jackson
![Check out MMA fighter Austin Batra go for a 'diving double hammer fist'. Instagram caption says he was DQ. : r/MMA Check out MMA fighter Austin Batra go for a 'diving double hammer fist'. Instagram caption says he was DQ. : r/MMA](https://external-preview.redd.it/wX84vAZZ4mbL2V38shlYoWLruSvpm9DdT7Hvy3qe4fM.png?width=640&crop=smart&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=abd20b2ab6dd4669817da6059794c81094c51d09)