UFC 125

[zY|]

That's what I am saying. Blatnick is a quality judge that actually understands the ground. If nothing is happening, the guy on top wins via being in a sligtly better position and via octagon control. But if the guy on bottom is controlling the fight from his back, he is not scared to give the guard player the round.

Right.

If Kim is on top though I think he's winning, unless he gasses.

[Mr. IWS]

That's what I am saying. Blatnick is a quality judge that actually understands the ground. If nothing is happening, the guy on top wins via being in a sligtly better position and via octagon control. But if the guy on bottom is controlling the fight from his back, he is not scared to give the guard player the round.

Now if only we could get Bruce Beck to replace Goldberg.....................

[MMA_scientist]

Blatnick is a good judge. He'll score whatever's more effective.

That's what I am saying. Blatnick is a quality judge that actually understands the ground. If nothing is happening, the guy on top wins via being in a sligtly better position and via octagon control. But if the guy on bottom is controlling the fight from his back, he is not scared to give the guard player the round.

[SPX]

Damn Luke, I guess it's good we didn't roll with that Brown/Grispi parlay. . .

[zY|]

Yeah generally, unless it is extreme. But I guess my thinking is that the best case scenario for Kim is that he hopes the judges like his top control more than Diaz's submission attempts and shit talking. So eveb if it all goes according to plan for Kim, he has to hope that Blatnick is not the judge.

Blatnick is a good judge. He'll score whatever's more effective.

[zY|]

Nunes wins a split..

[MMA_scientist]

You're wondering if MMA judges will give more points for an active guard or for top control? I think history tells us it's the latter.

Yeah generally, unless it is extreme. But I guess my thinking is that the best case scenario for Kim is that he hopes the judges like his top control more than Diaz's submission attempts and shit talking. So eveb if it all goes according to plan for Kim, he has to hope that Blatnick is not the judge.

[SPX]

Damn, Nunes got a round.

[MMA_scientist]

I wish. It is not nearly that bushy, I am getting some over the lip growth though, finally. I don't know that I am man enough to actually leave the house with it without laughing every time I talk to someone. Like, "what do ai have something on my face?"

[Svino]

I just think it is going to be one of those fights where judging plays a role. Active guard vs. top control.

You're wondering if MMA judges will give more points for an active guard or for top control? I think history tells us it's the latter.

[edman5555]

I pussied out on Daniel Roberts. I knew I should have layed some on him. My tiny bet on Volkmann paid off.

[Mr. IWS]

I was refreshing SD, and that shit wasnt showing up. My dial-up connect is a muthafucka when someone calls the crib.

[Luke]

Well he just won round 1. So unless they're going to make them fight the next two rounds later, I don't think so.

[MMA_scientist]

After some thought, I am off of Stann and now considering Diaz for a small bet. I just think it is going to be one of those fights where judging plays a role. Active guard vs. top control. I think Diaz is going to win the "fight" but I don't know that he is going to win the competition. I think he probably will, but how good did Stun Gun's striking look?

[Mr. IWS]

Well he just won round 1. So unless they're going to make them fight the next two rounds later, I don't think so.

Cool, thanks man.