 a new sport-team MMA
Starting in China. Still hammering out rules and protective equipment. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please try this out and report what you find.
3 on 3. Not tag team, 6 people fighting at once. The only rule changes are that kicking a downed opponent is allowed and a standing lock held for 5 seconds is considered a submission. I eventually want to get 5 on 5.
It has been as big an eye opener as when Gracie first shot for the legs in the early UFC days.
Footwork and stability take on new life. Grappling is still vital, but locks must be finished quickly or else other teammates may help. Laying on your back and waiting is not such a good idea with people running around and kicks to ground opponents being allowed.
Tapping means they they leave the fight for the sidelines and the remaining players must fight with a disadvantage.
This by far the most realistic sporting format I have seen and its a huge eye opener. |