At LFA 206, Joey Hart claimed victory by TKO after a toe-to-eye incident forced officials to stop the competition between rounds.
The unusual ending came after what commentators described as an “unintentional” contact where Hart’s toe made direct contact with his opponent’s eye.
“How do you aim for the eye?” one commentator questioned during the broadcast, suggesting the rarity of such occurrences.
Another voice quickly added, “That was unintentional, right? Like, you have to be a real good sharpshooter to be…” before being interrupted.
The incident, while unfortunate for Hart’s opponent, was confirmed to be “perfectly legal” under current rules. The match official determined the competitor could not safely continue after the round concluded, leading to Hart’s victory by technical knockout.
“What a bummer,” remarked one observer as the contest concluded prematurely. On the official record this is a Doctor Stoppage · 5:00 · R2 win. With this win Hart broke a two loss losing spree and his record now stands at 7 wins and 3 losses at age 27.
This victory adds another interesting chapter to Hart’s competitive record, though certainly not in the manner he might have envisioned. The toe poke, while unusual, demonstrated the unpredictable nature of professional mixed martial arts competition.
As LFA206 continues, this moment will likely be remembered as one of the event’s most unusual conclusions.
