Topic: Regulation, USADA, & PEDs
MMA Unified Rule Changes
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08.02.2016 | 8:30 PM ET
Grounded fighters rule change amounts to fighters needing to have more than just a hand and two feet on the canvas.
Fighters that reach out towards the opponent with extended fingers will be considered in violation of rules. Refs are being directed to stop this practice during fights (WHAT WILL JBJ DO??!?!?!??! lol).
Also on their minds was scoring. Looks like we might be seeing more 10-8 rounds than we have in the past as it is defined somewhat more liberally than it used to be.
Personally, while change is slow and imperfect, I think all of these things are overall moving the rules and judging in the right direction.
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08.02.2016 | 10:45 PM ET
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08.02.2016 | 11:33 PM ET
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08.02.2016 | 11:41 PM ET
Preventing fighters from extending their hands? I'm uncertain about this because if done properly and without fouling, it's a good way to get your range, at least at first until you find range. I would have liked to see them just take away points more liberally for eye pokes and longer recovery time for pokes.
More 10-8 rounds? Yes, Good, I think it will prevent people from going for wins on rounds and makes it more like a real fight where damage and domination is better than winning rounds.
08.02.2016 | 11:46 PM ET
08.03.2016 | 2:57 AM ET
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08.03.2016 | 3:05 AM ET
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08.03.2016 | 3:40 AM ET
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08.03.2016 | 4:42 AM ET
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08.03.2016 | 3:27 PM ET
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