all main event fights 5 rounders after ufc 133

**sirchadwick1** · 06-10-11, 07:33 AM

Is this official? Link please.
EDIT: nvm, found it

http://mmajunkie.com/news/23945/ufc-implements-five-round-non-title-fights-for-all-future-main-events-evans-vs-davis-exempt.mma

Dana had to explain that this WILL NOT affect the 3 rd Davis/Evans fight lol.

I really don't have too much of an opinion on this, but it will have an impact on betting... no doubt.

**Wrecked** · 06-10-11, 08:05 AM

Makes things interesting for sure.

Increases the odds for going the distance to.

I like it.

**sirchadwick1** · 06-10-11, 08:08 AM

One guy brought up a good point in the comments section. What happens when a MAIN EVENT fight is called off and two other guys step up to fight in the MAIN EVENT? You can't have guys that have trained for a 3-rounder all of the sudden step up to go 5. I'm curious to hear what Dana says about that.

**Wrecked** · 06-10-11, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by sirchadwick1

One guy brought up a good point in the comments section. What happens when a MAIN EVENT fight is called off and two other guys step up to fight in the MAIN EVENT? You can't have guys that have trained for a 3-rounder all of the sudden step up to go 5. I'm curious to hear what Dana says about that.

Dana is probably going to say tough shit. I imagine he feels that all of his fighters, should be in good enough physical condition to go five rounds whether or not they trained for it. Co-main events are just going to have to train as if it were going to be five rounds also, and be ready for whatever happens.

**trevlyn1983** · 06-10-11, 09:45 AM

all fighters should train for more then 5 rounds just so they have the cardio for 3 or 5 if they ever get a title match

**Swinging Johnson** · 06-10-11, 10:00 AM

I don't like it. Championship rounds for championship fights. In addition, we may also begin to see guys feeling each other out as they do in boxing which slows the pace and deadens the action. That's one of the reasons I stopped watching boxing and started watching MMA. I'm a NO vote.

**urge2kill** · 06-10-11, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by Wrecked

Dana is probably going to say tough shit. I imagine he feels that all of his fighters, should be in good enough physical condition to go five rounds whether or not they trained for it. Co-main events are just going to have to train as if it were going to be five rounds also, and be ready for whatever happens.

That's the exact opposite of what Dana said when asked about Evans/Davis being a 5 rounder.

**RaiderNation MMA** · 06-10-11, 04:13 PM

not a fan, 5 rounds are for championship fights. kinda makes it less special. plus they are some good fights that need two extra ones, like ramopage machida, alves story, but they are also a lot more that dont. jon fitch and ellenberger come to mind. things are gonna b even more boring now

**brooks85** · 06-10-11, 04:17 PM

It would seem Fight Night 25 in September is going to be the first 5 round non-title fight.

I love the idea and all the news dana dropped yesterday. Jones/Page on tap for 135 and the new 125lbs division.

**spurginobili** · 06-10-11, 04:43 PM

What's to like? There will be fewer fights because of time allotment. We will get to see more replays of fights on the undercard.

Fewer fights and fight replays. Lose/Lose

**Vaughany** · 06-10-11, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by spurginobili

What's to like? There will be fewer fights because of time allotment. We will get to see more replays of fights on the undercard.

Fewer fights and fight replays. Lose/Lose

All undercard fights are free on facebook/youtube anyway now

**spurginobili** · 06-10-11, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by Vaughany

All undercard fights are free on facebook/youtube anyway now

I think you misunderstood my point Vaughany. I was being sarcastic. We will have to see replays of undercard fights that we have already seen.

**Vaughany** · 06-10-11, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by spurginobili

I think you misunderstood my point Vaughany. I was being sarcastic. We will have to see replays of undercard fights that we have already seen.

haha I thought u'd missed out the "not" as in "will not get to see more fights from the undercard!" But in that case then yes ur correct!

**Vrakas** · 06-10-11, 05:01 PM

most 5 round fights are shit because fighters hold back so that they can outlast each other.I vote no.

**urge2kill** · 06-10-11, 05:20 PM

Its a potential 10 more minutes of fighting per event. I doubt its going to affect their scheduling too much.

**spurginobili** · 06-10-11, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by urge2kill

Its a potential 10 more minutes of fighting per event. I doubt its going to affect their scheduling too much.

This would be an equivalent of five championship fights. They have to allow time for all of the five fights to go the distance. An extra 5 x 10 min. = 50 minutes, not including time waiting for the decision and interviewing the fighters.
The broadcast schedule on any card is fixed and definite, so that means fewer fights and replays if some are ended in one round or fewer than five.

I hope I'm wrong. Maybe they will extend the event schedule. I'm just going from what I've seen in the past.

**urge2kill** · 06-10-11, 06:17 PM

Its just the main event, not the whole main card.

**Varker** · 06-10-11, 08:17 PM

I like it, you get fights that will turn out way differently because of the extra 2 rounds.

**spurginobili** · 06-10-11, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by urge2kill

Its just the main event, not the whole main card.

Oh, I misunderstood. My apologies. Not too much of a big deal if it's only one fight. I guess we'll get to see a fight like Rampage/Hamill go more rounds.

LOL

**The HOFF** · 06-11-11, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by Swinging Johnson

I don't like it. Championship rounds for championship fights. In addition, we may also begin to see guys feeling each other out as they do in boxing which slows the pace and deadens the action. That's one of the reasons I stopped watching boxing and started watching MMA. I'm a NO vote.

Totally agree. I only want to see 5 in a championship fight.

**Straight Cash** · 06-11-11, 05:55 AM

It'll be hit or miss depending on who is the main event.

**rocky502** · 06-11-11, 07:15 AM

Right on. I can think of many fights that appeared to where an extra round or two would really have been exciting. On the other hand, there have been several of these fights that were torture to watch and an extra two rounds would be bad for the sport. I would vote no and maybe have more of an overtime round if needed type of system.

**terpkeg** · 06-11-11, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by spurginobili

What's to like? There will be fewer fights because of time allotment. We will get to see more replays of fights on the undercard.

Fewer fights and fight replays. Lose/Lose

Originally posted by Swinging Johnson

I don't like it. Championship rounds for championship fights. In addition, we may also begin to see guys feeling each other out as they do in boxing which slows the pace and deadens the action. That's one of the reasons I stopped watching boxing and started watching MMA. I'm a NO vote.

I agree with you guys. I rarely get to see the facebook fights live and like to catch the replays during the PPV.

**GoldRush7** · 06-11-11, 08:09 AM

I think it will be good for certain and fights and terrible for others. If you've got 2 wrestlers going against eachother that just want to hump it will be the worst thing ever.

**k13** · 06-11-11, 10:10 AM

Make it 1 round and 3 rounds for championship fights.

**Wreckloose** · 06-11-11, 01:10 PM

I like it but there are going to be some gassed fighters that make for some bad fights.

**timmyboy34243** · 06-11-11, 03:18 PM

will this now increase the ppv charge in order to buy more air time???

**shady610** · 06-11-11, 06:31 PM

It should be for championship fights and true number one contenders only