Veteran referee has perfect solution to UFC's eye poke dilemma

One eye poke can be the difference between winning and losing a fight and, in the worst cases, can negatively impact a fighter's career, as seen with Tom Aspinall . Those who land an illegal shot on their opponent often get a first warning . This unwritten rule has been commonplace in the sport for decades, allowing a fighter to gain an unfair advantage with an illegal blow. But there may finally be a fix. After years of debate, veteran referee Marc Goddard has proposed a solution to combat eye pokes.