Excerpt from the ultimate fighting championship mary o'dell 2 the first reason regulation is needed can be traced to the origins of the ufc. early contests did not have enough rules; groin strikes and head butts were allowed. surprisingly, even fish hooking, which can result in permanent damage, was permitted. promoters should never be given carte blanche. select the rebuttal statement that best refutes a viewpoint in section two. a) techniques such as fish hooking should not be permitted. b) rules and regulations are critical to protect participants. c) too many rules spoiled the early competitive spirit of the ufc. d) too few rules spoiled the sense of fair play for early competitors.