AC, check out the PrideFC fights i've uploaded
Excellent video -hh-. I also give you extra props since I absolutely hate Arona. You know he tried to say he wasn't knocked out or something to that effect after that fight? God I hate Arona!
Make one with Shogun owning him too lol.
Jim Reaper and -hh- have covered most of fouls Alpha Centauri. I'll add that UFC doesn't allow any manner of piledriver, grabbing of the clavicle, or kicks to the kidney using the heel of the foot.
Of course, there is the typical stuff as well. No attacking the ref or attacking during breaks etc.
As for your actual question though, the only holds that are banned are small joint manipulations. You must always have at least 4 fingers in control before applying a submission I believe.
Pride FC has far less rules.
Originally posted by -hh-
i like both organizations, but Pride is better in every aspect. that is why i only order pride events and not ufc.
Well, UFC officially purchased PRIDE for $65 Million dollars. So, whatever dream matchups you've ever had in mind may come to fruition. (Fedor Emelianenko vs Andrei Arlovski..droolio )
..also some rule changes.
Under new ownership, PRIDE will adapt to the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts which the UFC already adheres to, which will effectively remove kneeing on the ground and soccer kicks but will allow elbows. The weight classes will be aligned to the Unified Rules' standards as well. Judging would however remain the same, with PRIDE's own judging criteria in Japan and the 10-point must system in the United States.
PRIDE never had weight classes for regular bouts, IIRC, which kind of set them apart, but it may be more fair when they have their UFC/PRIDE superbouts.
Originally posted by -hh-
Maynard was trained by Rickson? that's awesome.
Originally posted by The Core
Well, UFC officially purchased PRIDE for $65 Million dollars. So, whatever dream matchups you've ever had in mind may come to fruition. (Fedor Emelianenko vs Andrei Arlovski..droolio )..also some rule changes.
PRIDE never had weight classes for regular bouts, IIRC, which kind of set them apart, but it may be more fair when they have their UFC/PRIDE superbouts.
As for the purchase, Pride and UFC will still be treated as separate entities and Pride will be owned by a different company than Zuffa. However, their will be intercompany fights being that the Fertitta brothers still own anything related to UFC, Pride, etc at this point. The article I had is done, but I'll see if I can find another one.
Also, K-1 formed an "Anti- UFC/PRIDE alliance" with some organizations. As most of you know, Pride was K-1's biggest competitor overseas and now with the financially addition of the Fertitta brothers, Pride has even more ability to compete. K-1 is supposed to throw some huge event soon in USA. Here is the article.
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3679&zoneid=2
Also, the Nogueira brothers supposedly hate that Pride has been bought and have withdrew from any organization. Fedor only has one fight under Pride left and rumors are starting that he is leaving to Bodog because he hates UFC.
Also, hopefully UFC changes their ruleset OR has their intercompany fights in Japan. UFC's ruleset is far too limiting.
Something momentous is happening in MMA. I predict soon, MMA will have an event similar to the world cup in soccer.
Originally posted by Jim Reaper
I was a happy dude when Rua beat him down.
.....wait is that sad?
Originally posted by -hh-
i was pissed when Arona was gouging at Sakurabas face wounds during their fight. cheap move and nasty.
Also have you guys seen the currect line up for Pride 34? I have to say I am a little disappointed honestly. It won't be as good as 33.
Sokoudjou vs Arona (hopefully he gets owned)
Shinya Aoki vs Brian Lo-A-Njoe
Makoto Takimoto vs Zelg Galesic
Zuluzhino vs Butterbean
Gilbert Yvel vs Bazigit Atajev
Kazuyuki Fujita vs Jeff Monson
i've added bunch of new fights. check them out.
Originally posted by -hh-
i hope Arona wins, i dont want Lil Nog to be seen as an amateur when he lost to Sok. that was luck for Sok.it's great to see Zelg in Pride, and watching Fujita crush Monson will be entertaining.
Fujita will be fun, but I'm just not feeling the rest of the fights right now. It might turn out to be better when I see it, but I have a feeling I'll wish that my mind was wiped and I got to see Pride 33 all over again.
I'll check the videos out.