The Big MMA News & Rumors Thread [2015]

[aubtin]

Dec 2, 2015 2:46:41 GMT 1 Shadess said:

Art of War mma being resurrected in China for early 2016, I think.

Totally missed this post but, wow, Art of War's coming back?! D'you know if they'll keep the ring or move to a cage?

[Shadess]

No idea. Guess u can see Jan 16

[Shadess]

ROAD Fighting Championship is proud to announce a new and revolutionary system for the judging of MMA competition. As part of the increasing global expansion strategy, ROAD FC has created the “Unlimited Points System”.

This new judging criteria is merit-based and will provide a more accurate account of a fighter’s performance than the out-dated “10 point must” system. It will reward exciting and aggressive fighters while penalizing those who repeatedly stall or avoid action. The “Unlimited Points System” will deliver the kind of non-stop, thrilling action for which fans are now clamoring.

In this system, points will be awarded for specific action and activity. One point will be given for a clear strike, takedown, near submission, full mont or back mount position, clear control on the ground, and aggression. Five points will be awarded for a knock down.

Penalties will be assessed by the referee. A yellow card for fouls will incur a five point deduction. A blue card worth a two point deduction will be introduced for the purpose of eliminating stalling and avoidance, standing and on the ground.

All points will be accumulated through the entire fight, not round by round, therefore a performance throughout the entire bout will determine the clear winner. The “Unlimited Points System” will be in operation starting at he next event, ROAD FC 027 in China on 26 December.
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ROAD FC 027 in China will be aired live on on China’s predominant state television broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) to a potential 1.4 billion audience.

fightnetwork.com/news/6535990:road-fc-eliminates-10-point-must-scoring-system-announces-unlimited-points-system/

Don't know if they have a longer deal with CCTV or is this maybe just a one time thing. They have some other HUGE partners in China already, if they'd be permanently on CCTV too, wow.

They're having quarterfinals for their open weight tournament on that event. Hong-man Choi and Mighty Mo are in it. K-1 lives! (In MMA rules, in China)

[K1power]

Curious to see that new scoring system in action.

[K1power]

The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale Quick Results:

Main Card (Fox Sports 1)
Frankie Edgar def. Chad Mendes KO (punch) 1 2:28
Ryan Hall def. Artem Lobov Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) 3 5:00
Tony Ferguson def. Edson Barboza Submission (D'Arce choke) 2 2:54
Evan Dunham def. Joe Lauzon Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-26) 3 5:00
Tatsuya Kawajiri def. Jason Knight Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Julian Erosa def. Marcin Wrzosek Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00

Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)
Gabriel Gonzaga def. Konstantin Erokhin Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-28) 3 5:00
Ryan LaFlare def. Mike Pierce Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Geane Herrera def. Joby Sanchez TKO (punches) 2 4:28
Chris Gruetzemacher def. Abner Lloveras Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ultimate_Fighter:_Team_McGregor_vs._Team_Faber#The_Ultimate_Fighter_22_Finale

[K1power]

UFC 3 Veteran Emmanuel Yarborough passes away at 51

www.mymmanews.com/ufc-3-veteran-emmanuel-yarborough-passes-away-at-55/

RIP, he seemed like a nice dude.

[h]

a gentle giant he was. RIP. it was fun talking to him on facebook a couple times. and watching him rant about the New York Jets, his favorite football team. lol.

[Shadess]

Rizin aparently announced their next show - RIZIN.1.
April 17th 2016 at Nagoya Gaishi Hall.

[K1power]

What a champion!

[h]

Aerts forever THE man.

[K1power]

New 2016 Thread

kakutougi.proboards.com/thread/572/big-news-rumors-thread-2016