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[Dork8503]

Originally Posted by kennywuzhere

actually the CSAC and NSAC were not in attendance.

Basically, from reading the article it seems that US orgs do not have to adopt these weightclasses. they will just not be complying with the Unified Rules.

but what if No one adopts those rules, then are they really the Unified Rules, because no one would be using them.

[Frag x 3]

If they don't adopt the rules, it's OK, but it won't be OK. :headscratch:

That's what it says, basically. I guess we have new weight classes for the UFC!

[rivethead]

Originally Posted by Dork8503

but what if No one adopts those rules, then are they really the Unified Rules, because no one would be using them.

I could see someone unscrupulous [read: Gary Shaw] adopting them and promoting a paper champion as the #1 fighter in the world under the Unified Rules of MMA...specifically if the UFC doesn't use them.

I don't think this will change much, except the 12-to-6 elbow strike and the strike to the back of the head fouls.

I do see Kenny Florian winning a LOT more fights via cut.

rh

[LefthookStcrook]

Yea i wonder if the UFC will be using these? I mean they've always tried to look as professional as possible, i can't see them goin against " The Unified Rules for MMA in the US", Just seems like bad PR to me. If they do indeed follow these rules we might see a couple new contenders in the divisions.

GSP at 175 sounds good to me.

Looks like Vera will be staying at LHW

Forrest should be coming into fights alot bigger

Wandy should move down to MW

Good to see any elbows strikes are allowed tho, as long as they dont hit the "mohawk" its a legal elbow.

Very Sad to see no knees to a ground opponent

Also sad to see that Smothering is not allowed, always thought it was a good gameplan that didnt get used much, kinda like foot stomps or leg kicks

Anyone know when these rules go into effect?

[POINDEXTER]

Interesting. The rule against covering the opponent's mouth seemed a bit unnecessary to me. It really isn't a possible way to choke someone out.

[kennywuzhere]

Originally Posted by Frag x 3

If they don't adopt the rules, it's OK, but it won't be OK. :headscratch:

exactly....i think

it's VERY confusing.....hopefully uncle dana can enlighten us with their views on these rules in the next week or two

[maxp84z]

SERIOUSLY tho, why have pussies infiltrated the sport of mixed martial arts? I want soccer kicks, I want stomps, I want knees to the head... yellow cards and 10 minutes first rounds... I KNOW FOR A FACT, I'd like the UFC MORE, if those were the rules.. this is one HUGE reason why i favored PRIDE over the UFC... RULES and JUDGING. FUCK.

[Legend]

Very interesting stuff. I find making LHW from 205 to 225 very interesting. However, I seriously doubt Zuffa will be adopting these new rules anytime soon if at all. Not unless the NSAC and CSAC adopt them and can make them mandatory. Not even sure if they can force Zuffa to abide by them or if they even would if they can.

P.S. No knees to the head on the ground sucks.

[atj-lucko]

Originally Posted by maxp84z

SERIOUSLY tho, why have pussies infiltrated the sport of mixed martial arts? I want soccer kicks, I want stomps, I want knees to the head... yellow cards and 10 minutes first rounds... I KNOW FOR A FACT, I'd like the UFC MORE, if those were the rules.. this is one HUGE reason why i favored PRIDE over the UFC... RULES and JUDGING. FUCK.

Rep, I like your little rant..

I hear you brother I agree with you 100%, but thats never gonna happen in North America best you can get is Dream.

Why do this group which are made up of boxing guys have authority on what goes on in MMA? It's Bullshit!!!

[Legend]

Originally Posted by atj-lucko

Rep, I like your little rant..

I hear you brother I agree with you 100%, but thats never gonna happen in North America best you can get is Dream.

Why do this group which are made up of boxing guys have authority on what goes on in MMA? It's Bullshit!!!

BC there is not other sanctioning body to do it.