Using failed takedowns for "control time"

[Portland8242]

Can this fucking go away already? Could we please get the reffing to break up the clinch when nothing is being done?

 

[tritestill]

Stalling Control

 

[KoalaBear]

aldo was a boss screw their decision

 

[Corrado Soprano]

Wrestling is the softest martial arts. Imagine clinging to another men’s leg because you’re too scared to fight.

 

[rjmbrd]

Hard fight to score but personally I favored Aldo.

IMO Beltran should have intervened sooner and more often to break up the stalls.

 

[loptyjoe]

If you go for 11ty take downs in a round and don't get one. You should lose the round 10-9.

 

[El Fernas]

Refs should be way more active with that, want to stall? Sure, do it a bunch of times, just holding that leads to nowhere shouldnt be rewarded.

 

[itz reggie]

MMA is regressing this shit would’ve been stopped with a warning 10 years ago.

 

[Fire Belly]

Should have been carded for stalling Pride-style

 

[Gilday]

I'd argue that in a 50/50 position against the cage, the guy who is defending the takedowns is actually the one who has octagon control

 

[ScarfaceJr]

IMO Beltran should have intervened sooner and more often to break up the stalls.

agreed, refs need to cut this shit out.

 

[Xanzito]

Winning a fight for stalling against a fence and getting no takedowns is almost like winning a fight with shadowboxing.

 

[theincognito]

There was a ref breaking it up fast early in the night and everyone bitched, but he was right. There needs to be a clear rule.

 

[podsox]

1 jab scores higher than what Batista did in the 3rd rd. If you are doing whatever you can to avoid a fight you are losing

 

[RonDante]

DC and Rogan are absolutely clueless, failing to get a takedown in what is literally a 50/50 position, two men standing up facing each other, is not control time

 

[GiganticMeat]

Winning a fight for stalling against a fence and getting no takedowns is almost like winning a fight with shadowboxing.

And staying far out enough to limit your opponent's options

"It's on the other fighter to do something..."

 

[Paolo Delutis]

Why didn't Aldo just get out ...

He did it several times...


Why only blame the guy who actually activated the position...

Aldo was using those positions to breathe so he didnt gas...

He wanted to be there...till he didnt and got out..

If you accept the position then u leave it to the judges to decide

 

[muaythaibeast]

The rules and judging criteria need to be fixed. Doing everything in your power to avoid a fight shouldn't be rewarded. Same with the bullshit getting a takedown then just laying on the other guy to prevent space being created that could lead to actual grappling happening.
It's no different to running away and just throwing the odd jab that is 12 inches from landing to appear like you're 'active'.

 

[Mittens]

Probably colours my opinion cause it was Aldo it happened to, but this Couture Leaning is the worst cancer the sport has ever had, Always has been.

 

[podsox]

DC and Rogan are absolutely clueless, failing to get a takedown in what is literally a 50/50 position, two men standing up facing each other, is not control time

And rounds aren’t scored on control anyways