The MMA Thread of 2009-Forever

***Blarg*** · 2010-10-11 22:40

Who knows what kinds of hidden bonuses the UFC gives for exciting fights (often fights with finishes) so they may be financially rewarding excitement. To their credit they did hold off on signing antonio mckee until just recently (even though he would have earned his way into the UFC long ago but was too boring) when he finished 2 fights in a row for the first time in ever. The UFC also seems to let go boring fighters faster than exciting ones (jake obrien and elliot marshall are 2 that I can remember who were let go after boring fights and with just 1 loss I think) even if they lose just once but really only the peripheral fighters, if you are established it is unlikely they will cut you.

**Chips** · 2010-10-11 23:24

Another point I thought of: if takedowns are considered point grabbers for effective control of the fight, why aren't successful pins against the cage worth as much? And why isn't pulling guard equal to the takedown?

If the counterargument is: well, takedowns allow for greater amount of punishment via GnP. That would work, except, if no GnP is used, a cage pin is essentially the same thing.

**Rhyis.** · 2010-10-11 23:43

Somebody get these judges COMMAND certified. Big John gonna whip you into shape!

http://www.mmareferee.com/ (watch the vid)

**tyven** · 2010-10-12 11:38

Originally Posted by Jyakku

Another point I thought of: if takedowns are considered point grabbers for effective control of the fight, why aren't successful pins against the cage worth as much? And why isn't pulling guard equal to the takedown?

If the counterargument is: well, takedowns allow for greater amount of punishment via GnP. That would work, except, if no GnP is used, a cage pin is essentially the same thing.

I think randy couture beat brandon vera based only on cage pinning.

**archibaldcrane** · 2010-10-12 19:34

Originally Posted by tyven

I think randy couture beat brandon vera based only on cage pinning.

Yep.

**Xno Kappa** · 2010-10-13 13:47

Randy Couture, Black Randy Couture (Rashad Evans), and Randy Couture Jr. (Gray Maynard) thrive off that.

**tyven** · 2010-10-13 15:10

i hate black randy couture

**Rhyis.** · 2010-10-13 15:13

http://cdn.cagepotato.com/www/sites/...es/2uzuf48.jpg

I like to keep this handy.

**EckoGecko** · 2010-10-13 23:59

LOL, is that photo shopped or is that a legit picture? haha.

**Rhyis.** · 2010-10-14 00:04

100% legit.

**Jonny** · 2010-10-14 04:38

lol is that the Lyoto Machida KO?

**Quixon** · 2010-10-14 08:00

^^ Yup

**tyven** · 2010-10-14 09:11

watching the ufc 120 presser, sexyama's translator barely speaks english. pretty damn funny

**Thuronn** · 2010-10-14 13:25

Originally Posted by Jonny

lol is that the Lyoto Machida KO?

The only one it could be.

**Rhyis.** · 2010-10-14 17:09

It could be the Rampage KO... Shut up, it happened.

**Ohemgee** · 2010-10-15 12:13

Anyone notice that MMA is now on the front ticker on ESPN?

Just sayin

**tyven** · 2010-10-15 12:53

soooo who is excited to watch the serial killer murder dan hardy tomorrow night?

**Gryffes** · 2010-10-15 13:02

I think you mean for when Condits head comes over the cage wall and lands on the judges scorecard with a resounding thud and accompanied blood spatter.

**Rhyis.** · 2010-10-15 13:03

Love me some Condit. He always pulls off some BS win out of nowhere.

Mind you I was disappointed when Rory lost.

**Xno Kappa** · 2010-10-15 13:05

Shit's awesome because for once I don't have to stay up until 4AM to watch it. Speaking of Brits, this TUF season is starting to remind me more and more of the Hendo/Bisping season with one side talking ridiculous shit and the other side more or less humble. GSP better follow through and KTFO Koscheck, I'm expecting a slew of new meme's after the fight with it.

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