I think you misunderstand, I'm not talking about a punch. We normally see this applied to aerial challenges, where the elbow/forearm is used as a tool or weapon. It's not just the clenched fist to the face, if zi look at what he is doing here, he is using the arm as a weapon in the challenge.
I can see where Graeme is coming from but I think you misunderstand why I am referring to the tool/weapon, the fist in the face is a red herring.
Think we are looking at this differently, perhaps. Can see your point of view, but to me it looks cleverly disguised.. Or maybe I am giving Mane too much credit
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I just don't like this type of challenge, maybe the clenched fist is leading me astray in my Assessment but I still think there is no need to lead with the arm/fist like that, he can win that challege fairly, or at least present less risk to his opponent in the manner of his challenge