Why does Bas Rutten strike with open palm?

[LS20]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=F_y0J17QTAY&mode=related&search=

Ive never seen anyone ever hit/fight like this. Someone expound on the style?

Also, looks like when he's in the Octagon on the UFC he fought with fists as "normal"

 

[LuNoTiCK]

Pancrase only allows closed fist to the body. if you are going to hit the face it has to be open.

 

[StevenYoo]

he's a hell of a fighter

*edit* i love his self defense videos.

"deng ga da deng ga da deng!"

 

[TheNinja]

Originally posted by: LuNoTiCK
Pancrase only allows closed fist to the body. if you are going to hit the face it has to be open.

He is right. And besides his open palm strikes were enough to put Frank Shamrock in a world of pain.

 

[Greyd]

haha I remember watching a video where he is sparring with one of his students as part of a workout. Then BOOM he knocks the guy out. Accidentally.