It's been the cause for much discussion since the fight occurred, given that strikes intended to hyperextend a joint (and the knee in particular) have a particularly high likelihood of causing ligament damage, long layoffs, and potentially the end of a career.
There is some debate about whether such strikes are legal. They are not specifically named in the fouls listed on the UFC website and there was no call made or warning given. As such, it appears that they are a legal tactic.
However, if they end up being used with any regularity in UFC matches, the organization may want to revisit the desirability of such strikes as their name talent begins to pile up in the knee rehab ward.
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