Lets say for title fights only... the UFC collects the names of 4 other fighters ready to jump in if someone goes down with injury or whatever...
Both title fighters know of the potential replacements beforehand so they can tell their coaches and trainers to prepare a brief gameplan of these guys (if they dont already) and go on training for their title fight as usual.
The 4 fighters selected as replacements are advised to stay in shape just in case... its in their best interests to remain within say 10lbs away for minumum of 7 days notice for example depending on the new weightcut regulations.
With AKA fucking up every card they're on, it makes sense for other contenders to be ready for battle and seize the opportunity if its there. Some fighters have a bad rep and the UFC especially should be proactive in trying to ensure there's a plan B in place for everyones interests.... the UFC's, the fighters, the fans all win if fights, cards (UFC 151) don't get canceled because someone fucks up.
Contenders should be fight ready and in shape when they're so close to a title shot... and if everyone knows what to expect for a short notice fights then there should be less excuses.
What say you?
Read it.
Both title fighters know of the potential replacements beforehand so they can tell their coaches and trainers to prepare a brief gameplan of these guys (if they dont already) and go on training for their title fight as usual.
The 4 fighters selected as replacements are advised to stay in shape just in case... its in their best interests to remain within say 10lbs away for minumum of 7 days notice for example depending on the new weightcut regulations.
With AKA fucking up every card they're on, it makes sense for other contenders to be ready for battle and seize the opportunity if its there. Some fighters have a bad rep and the UFC especially should be proactive in trying to ensure there's a plan B in place for everyones interests.... the UFC's, the fighters, the fans all win if fights, cards (UFC 151) don't get canceled because someone fucks up.
Contenders should be fight ready and in shape when they're so close to a title shot... and if everyone knows what to expect for a short notice fights then there should be less excuses.
What say you?
Read it.