Modified Rules UFC Fights

[RAFI BOMB]

This is based on the speculated rule amendments to the Mayweather vs McGregor fights and what mma fans think is a fair compromise for all modified rules mma fights moving forwards.

Firstly, it would appear that the primary objective around any modified rules fight would be to convince notable boxers and kickboxers to fight in the UFC. Therefore any modified rules should be both fair for boxers and kickboxers and fair for mma fighters.

What do you think is a reasonable set of rule accomodations for any modified rules UFC fight?

Would something like Muay Thai rules, with the complete allowance of dirty boxing and 5 minute rounds and mma gloves be fair? That would allow clinch, knees, elbows, dirty boxing, trips and sweeps. Should strikes be allowed to a grounded opponent? Should there be a standing 8 count? If there are no strikes to a grounded opponent and no standing 8 count is the opponent allowed to stand near the opponent and wait for them to get back up or do they need to go to a neutral corner?

 

[Bend NvR Break]

Only Mayweather gets these accommodations.

Everyone else better learn TDD.

 

[chrisdiaz]

Does anyone know if they can acutally do this? What athletic commission would sanction it and how? Rules are set for each sport, I dont think you can just "change" the rules for a specific sport. Its different when theres no elbows in a 1 night tournament cause that has precedent.

 

[Reign009]

Only Mayweather gets these accommodations.

Everyone else better learn TDD.

Lol this.

And it's ridiculous that he'd get them but whatever, it's Mayweather.

When you step in the octagon, it should be straight up MMA.

 

[GTS]

I'm not for modified rules at all, especially to accommodate someone who is outside the sport. Didn't PBF trash-talk MMA in the past? And now we're supposed to bend at his will? The next step after modified rules is scripted matches. Either they fight MMA rules or they fight MMA rules..

 

[nanika]

if the UFC starts making fights with "modified rules" it will be a crossing of the rubicon moment for the UFC. and not in a good way. no way would mayweather be a "one off" with so many boxers wanting to try fighting in the octagon.

 

[Taric]

UFC K-1

 

[Mondo Freaks]

Do it like: Shinya Aoki v Japanese cross-dressing cosplay can

First round, Conor cant grapple. Kickboxing only
Second round, MMA rules

 

[MM808]

They shouldn’t be considered official ufc/mma fights if they are going to do this bullshit. Such a bad precedent to set if u show favoritism towards boxers who haven’t put in the work to be a true mma fighter.

 

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Lol this.

And it's ridiculous that he'd get them but whatever, it's Mayweather.

When you step in the octagon, it should be straight up MMA.

Agreed.

But McGregor challenged Mayweather to a boxing match. Mayweather accepted his challenge and treated him like the amateur he was.

Mayweather never said I challenge McGregor to a fight in the cage. The UFC needs to entice Mayweather into the cage. This is the UFC trying to get Mayweather into the cage.

 

[PopeUrbanII]

It can't be on the record as a MMA match if they modify the rules.

 

[DustinBeaver]

So i'm thinking of joining an NBA team IF and only IF they agree to my terms as follows:
1. no dunking on me
2. height of (opponent's) basket must be lowered to a "negotiated fair" height.
3. everyone address me as "Sir Lebron"
4. i get 50 free throws from a "reasonable distance" (at the aforementioned negotiated height) per game
5. and finally, my baskets count for 20 points each...

 

[RAFI BOMB]

Only Mayweather gets these accommodations.

Everyone else better learn TDD.

Well the speculated accommodations for Mayweather are extreme. The rumored rules are 5 minute rounds with 4 oz gloves and no shoes. Also it is speculated that no kicks, no takedowns, no knees and no elbows and certain things will be allowed in the clinch.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianm...-with-modified-rules-per-report/#5796a6c76106

I was attempting to evaluate a more reasonable set of accommodations. Also WME is in the business of making money and they are exploring cross over fights. They will likely reach some kind of middle ground to get notable boxers and kickboxers to transition over.

There could be a market for something in between boxing/kickboxing and mma. It could be a way for mma fighters to make some more money and refine their striking skills. It could also be a way for pure strikers to transition into mma and give them some time to adapt while they learn grappling.

It would also be more entertaining than some of the pure wrestling mma matches where neither fighter is threatening submissions of strikes on the ground.