Punches with closed fist (any portion of hand, given no glove); Elbows: not permitted in BKFC (distinct from full MMA-style bare-knuckle alternatives); No kicks, knees, head-butts, takedowns
Why people argue about this
People often assume that since BKFC is a bare-knuckle fight, elbows are allowed as they're used in traditional boxing. But the official ruling clarifies that elbows are explicitly prohibited, leading to confusion about what other strikes are permitted and how elbow strikes might still be executed without fists.
