Saved by the Bell...

Andre00 · 05-23-2006, 02:18 PM

This is in reference to this past weeks fight. I read a lot of post about the fight (Tait & Josh), but wanted to make a separate point and propose a solution to the 'saved by the bell syndrome' we see in MMA.

I propose that the bell cannot end a round/fight (if a fighter is in emanate danger or in the middle of a submission attempt) until a neutral position is acquired. Nobody should be 'saved by the bell' if they are getting arm-barred, choked, knee-barred, GnP’ed from the mount, etc.
If someone is just holding guard, circling from the feet, (basically any neutral position) then the round CAN end, but if someone has the back and is pounding away, I don't think the round should end (if would have to be a judgment call by the Ref.).
The person in the less advantageous position should be required to gain a neutral position before the round ends.
This would allow a more realistic aspect to the fight and avoid someone almost getting choked out (then saved by the bell) and being able to start back standing again in the next round after water, catching their breath, etc. It would also prevent someone from waiting out the end of a round, while they are taking a beating.

I understand we run into problems with 'time' if someone has a good position and can't finish...other than that, I don't see any downfalls to this methodology.

What do you think?

b00st2r · 05-23-2006, 02:38 PM

Will never happen, have 5 minute to do it and if it doesnt work too fucking bad. you got another round to do whatever you were going to do.

dboy420 · 05-23-2006, 02:42 PM

Josh was not saved by any bell- he was about out of that triangle - he escapedevery one of Tait's attempts.

Bambaloo · 05-23-2006, 02:47 PM

Dboy 420 has a point, also what if you are just starting to unleash a combo, is it the same thing? How do they decide when to stop? Its just one of those things that sucks about making fighting into a sport its not perfect.

ordean · 05-23-2006, 02:48 PM

If you can't seal the deal before the bell rings, too bad. Saved by the bell is a great way to get a round 2 or 3 when you would have it end.

CKSnyder2 · 05-23-2006, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dboy420

Josh was not saved by any bell- he was about out of that triangle - he escapedevery one of Tait's attempts.

he was going to get tapped if he woudnt of been saved

TheKingIsHere · 05-23-2006, 02:59 PM

This wouldn't work. It would cause too much controversy. 5 minutes is all they should get.

Dogon · 05-23-2006, 03:02 PM

Bad idea. The rule would be broken by nearly every fighter = a ton of dirty fighting and guys getting hurt when they're not expecting it.

fearthesuplex · 05-23-2006, 03:07 PM

I thought this was a thread about my favorite show of all times. Don't tease me like that.

jackmefrosty · 05-23-2006, 03:08 PM

ya i think it just opens up room for more controversy. i know what you're saying though, and your argument is well established. i think ufc has done a great job with their rules so far to make it a sport.