April 13. 2008 05:48

How about one 10 minute round?

Zrazys

April 13. 2008 05:57

The WCL ring might be an interesting experiement for MMA, only bigger, with a longer red padded area, with the same 30 degree slope. I wouldn't permit any strikes, or submissions on the red, padded area, only that the fighters would have to wrestle their way off within a time limit, or have the match restarted for a stand-up. Fighters that aren't trying to escape the red area would be penalized.

I like the idea of a ring where fence techniques aren't a factor. The fighting should be done without that.

Zrazys

April 13. 2008 06:45

Yeah I agree that is so stupid, I wouldve liked to see the fight go on, tournament fights just dont work well.

What really bothers me about Ricco Rodriguez is that he has so much potential, I mean he's beaten Randy and he has beaten Minotauro both are top ranked HW's, but he doesnt really train hard or anything. Just look at that big beer gut, I bet if he gets into shape and starts taking things seriously he would be a big threat in the HW division.

Jason

April 15. 2008 08:56

I sat ringside watching the event and the pit proved above the hype. One thing I didn't notice was the push into the cage entrapment to just beat the crap out of someone to me is the worst part of the sport. This environment was not conducive to that. As a lifetime martial art enthusiast I felt that it showcased more skills and gave the grappler a fighting chance. The 28 degree angle of the dojotube surrounding seemed to bring people back to the center of the ring. It also seemed to maximize take downs. A slighter degree angle may decrease that scenario and should be considered. All in all i think we watched exciting fights though they were only 5 minutes long. I even liked the butterbean fight which taught me how to take out a much larger opponent and not be subjected to the overhand right. Let's hope Bob Meyrowitz has the insight to bring in big named fighters that would attract more viewership and ultimately be good for the sport. The more competition the more the fighters will ultimately make. Let's give Yamma another try and see what they've got in store for us next. We've got interviews after each fight and some clips you can't find anywhere on www.dojotube.com. Dojoe.

dojoe

April 16. 2008 17:55

Travis "room with a" Wiuff (view)

Tim Lee