Quote from: pawel7777 on January 25, 2024, 12:25:31 AM

Quote from: owengtam09 on January 24, 2024, 11:55:08 PM

I also thought giving an opportunity to some fighters rather than giving another fight to the former champ,

I agree that giving Izzy a title shot would be giving him a little short-cut route. But then, we cannot really expect DDP, after coming all that hard road to the title, to be happy to fight e.g. Brendan Allen, who might be good, but hardly anyone has heard about him. He, and the UFC, want the same thing - big money fights, that's where the real reward for being the champion is.
We shouldn't be dismissing Izzy either. He had a poor fight, but he's still number 2 in the rank, and was a dominant champion for a long time, so he's pretty deserving to get that fight.

Quote from: owengtam09 on January 24, 2024, 11:55:08 PM

Strickland said he was headbutted by Strickland or their head clash, actually, I did see the Head Clash but it also looks clean and not a headbutt so it is up to officials

Strickland posted a video of it. It was completely accidental and not intentional. Unfortunate but not controversial.
https://twitter.com/SStricklandMMA/status/1749527821314306062

I agree with you that Israel Adesanya because he lost to Sean Strickland needs to gain his way to the top again for sure and give a chance to Robert Whittaker or Jared Cannonier for me that will be a very outstanding fight if he wants to rest he can surely do but for sure his fans will go tired of him for not seeing him fight this is what happens if fans can not see their favorite fighter inside the octagon they do nuts and search for potential candidate to be champion, and looks like they have seen it with Dricus Du Plessis so for sure Israel Adesanya needs to get back up from bottom again, which will be harder for him this time because he is also an aging fighter now,

Quote from: Rampagoe004 on January 26, 2024, 04:49:30 PM

Quote from: CryptoBuds on January 25, 2024, 01:14:24 PM

^ Yes, it will be easy for the fighters to follow simple rules. Because in the heat of the moment, it is very easy to actually do something that you are not supposed to. So I also think that the rules like 90-degree elbow or shit like that should actually not exist. Either he can throw and connect elbow or he can't. There should not be any in-between. But we don't make the rules so the fighters will have to actually follow the rules. The sad part is we have seen a lot of fighters lose the belt because of these rules. And many of the times if not all, they were unintentional.

That's why apart from practicing fighting skills, UFC fighters also need to know several rules set by the UFC to avoid violations and point deductions. Each promoter has slightly different rules. Yes, as said, in the PFL all elbow attacks are illegal and that will make Muaythai fighters a little difficult because elbows are one of their main weapons. In the UFC, attacking with the feet while both fighters' knees are on the canvas is a violation and I found out about that rule during Aljo vs Yan which caused Yan to lose his belt.

Absolutely, understanding the rules in the UFC is crucial for fighters to avoid violations and potential point deductions. It's intriguing to note the variations in rules across different promotions, like the PFL's prohibition of elbow attacks, which could pose challenges for Muay Thai practitioners accustomed to utilizing elbows as a key weapon.

And that Aljo vs Yan bout, where an infraction involving foot attacks while both fighters' knees were on the canvas had significant consequences. Such incidents highlight the importance of not only mastering fighting skills but also being well-versed in the specific regulations of the promotion. It adds an extra layer of strategy and consideration for fighters, making their preparation not only about physical prowess but also about a comprehensive understanding of the rule set they operate within.