Change to UFC Main Event fights

[Dpantherman]

UFC President Dana White shocked many MMA fans when he announced all main event bouts on Ultimate Fighting Championship fight cards will be increased to five rounds, whether it's a title fight or not. White told reporters on June 9:"From this day forward, as we speak right here, right now, every fight that is a main event that is not a title fight will be five rounds."

The UFC's new rule is scheduled to take effect after UFC 133, and it will be interesting to see how the news is received by MMA fans.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=ycn-8617497

Good move or bad move?? I think I like this one.

[TheRealDeal]

I'm not really sure I like it. You have to have title fights different than regular fights, that's why the call the late rounds the "championship" rounds.

I don't know how else to do it? 3,5 and 7? 5 and 6 but get rid of the 10 point must scoring system to avoid draws?

[Dpantherman]

I'm not really sure I like it. You have to have title fights different than regular fights, that's why the call the late rounds the "championship" rounds.

I don't know how else to do it? 3,5 and 7? 5 and 6 but get rid of the 10 point must scoring system to avoid draws?

thats my only gripe. And to add, I like there are some non-title fights id like to see go longer, and some...eh.

[TheRealDeal]

5 rounds shouldn't be an issue if these guys weren't cutting so much weight to fight smaller men.

Frankie Edgar walks around close to 155, fights at 155, and can probably fight 10 rounds.

Guys that are scared of men the same size and cut 40 pounds are the ones that are going to get gassed out. Cutting 15-20 is no big deal, when you balloon up two to three weight classes, it's time to fight bigger men and you won't blow your wad in the first round.

I walk around near 170 and fight at 155 and can go all night. If I was to cut to 135, I'd probably be dead, literally. That poo isn't good for your organs.

[rodeo]

I think it's a good idea, really. I've always felt 3 rounds was too short, but I really don't wanna see Brian Bland vs. Steve NoName fight for 5 rounds. So this is a good compromise.

[rodeo]

When I first saw the thread title I thought JDS or Carwin got hurt and I was instantly pissed.

[Doyle]

I don't understand why anyone would be against this.

[TheRealDeal]

It takes away from the specialty of a title fight

[Wanderlai]

Great idea. Sucks to have a big fight and it go to the judges after 3 rds. Maybe the extra 2 rds will get a clear victor.

[PanthaSan]

What about a single 20 minute round?

[TheRealDeal]

I agree, football should also be one 60 minute game

[Dpantherman]

But TRD...oh nevermind.

[fitty76]

I think the fighters would rather the fight be settled in the ring.