On the UG, I have been a pioneer in calling for the END OF THE CAGE. It seems that recently with esteemed pro fighters like Nick Diaz agreeing with me about the cage being just a "gimmick," more and more people on the UG are agreeing with this point of view.
the reason why you guys agree is because UFC, STrikeforce et all have been producing BORING ASS fights.
Wrestlers have been "gaming" victories time and time again with UFC's crappy ruleset, boxing judges who don't know shit and overly give points for takedowns.
Absence of yellow cards means that fighters can wall n' stall/dry hump somebody against the cage and make it appear like they are doing something.
This is not martial arts, it's the "cage game" as nick diaz refers to.
You see the latest fights by King Mo, Rashad/Rampage, GSP etc. they all use the same boring L n P style that the UFC patented.
this is mixed MARTIAL ARTS, not mixed dry hump n' pump.
It is pathetic that the dream card was 10x better than UFC 114 with far less talent overall.
There is something seriously wrong with the cage and the rules that go along with it.
the cage was invented by a FUCKING MOVIE PRODUCER.. lol. at least the ring has a combat tradition and represents an open gladiatorial environment that equalizes technique.
Please, let's start a movement now to get away from the cage.
if we can't, we must institute soccer kicks, 4 point knees and yellow cards.