I've mulled over this idea of a different kind of MMA sport fighting and I want to know your thoughts.
The foundation as far as rules would be by and large the official MMA or UFC rules with the following alterations:
1. A submission or "tap out" is not the end of the match, it is the end of the round. A submission grants a large amount of points. If a fighter submits multiple times in the first few rounds, they can still make a comeback by making their opponent submit or getting a K.O.
2. A knock-out is the end of a whole match. This way, a disadvantaged fighter still has a chance to win even after tapping out in a previous round. Submission by knock-out(i.e. a hold that makes a fighter pass out before they tap out), marks the end of a match as well.
3. Lightweight wrestling style shoes(with or without socks), or foot wraps, but not both at once, may be worn if desired.
4. I'm unsure of this one, but it crossed my mind: Pinning an opponent for a 3-count(like Pro Wrestling) marks the end of a round and awards a large amount of points to the fighter doing the pinning, but not as much as making your opponent tap out in a submission. I thought of this because I think it would deter people from stalling while on the ground. I've seen many fights where the fighters are on the ground and not moving much for a significant period of time. This rule would encourage fighters to do their ground fighting quickly or get up as soon as they can to keep the action flowing.
Let me know your thoughts on this and thank you for your input.
The foundation as far as rules would be by and large the official MMA or UFC rules with the following alterations:
1. A submission or "tap out" is not the end of the match, it is the end of the round. A submission grants a large amount of points. If a fighter submits multiple times in the first few rounds, they can still make a comeback by making their opponent submit or getting a K.O.
2. A knock-out is the end of a whole match. This way, a disadvantaged fighter still has a chance to win even after tapping out in a previous round. Submission by knock-out(i.e. a hold that makes a fighter pass out before they tap out), marks the end of a match as well.
3. Lightweight wrestling style shoes(with or without socks), or foot wraps, but not both at once, may be worn if desired.
4. I'm unsure of this one, but it crossed my mind: Pinning an opponent for a 3-count(like Pro Wrestling) marks the end of a round and awards a large amount of points to the fighter doing the pinning, but not as much as making your opponent tap out in a submission. I thought of this because I think it would deter people from stalling while on the ground. I've seen many fights where the fighters are on the ground and not moving much for a significant period of time. This rule would encourage fighters to do their ground fighting quickly or get up as soon as they can to keep the action flowing.
Let me know your thoughts on this and thank you for your input.