Conor McGregor has called for MMA officials to start to penalise fighters who utilise the cage an excessive amount of of their game plans.
The legendary two-weight world champion made the intriguing rule suggestion after watching his original UFC rival Jose Aldo slump to a split decision loss to Mario Bautista at UFC 307 on Saturday night. The Brazilian struggled together with his younger rival’s pace, and lost 29-28 on two scorecards.
But McGregor feels that if fighters constantly bring opponents to the identical spot in failed attempts at takedowns, they ought to be given less time to carry the position with limited motion. And if that rule were implemented in Aldo’s fight, he feels his old enemy would have won.
Conor McGregor wants latest ‘McGregor clock’ rule implemented after Jose Aldo loses split decision
After watching his one-time fiercest rival Jose Aldo compete on Saturday night, Conor McGregor was clearly excited by the chances that veterans still have within the UFC. He has just celebrated his thirty sixth birthday, and after three years out remains to be confident of a successful octagon return next yr.
But he was outraged as Mario Bautista took the choice to maneuver to the highest 10 at bantamweight after slowing his rival down with grappling attempts later within the fight. McGregor believes that a position which fails to make an impact but remains to be frequently used to eat into the clock ought to be penalised.
“As referee, if the fighters go to the identical place of [stall] time and again I could be putting the position on a clock,” he wrote to his 10million+ fans on X, formerly Twitter. “And every time they end back there the clock goes shorter.
“30 second clock. 20 second clock, 10 second, 8 second, 6 second etc etc etc Separate, seperate, separate. No point prolonging these positions as in the event that they haven’t taken place the exact same way prior and nothing has taken place but stawling. My opinion.”
When one fan noted that failing to land a takedown will still rating you for ‘effective grappling with judges, McGregor noted that his rule change would stop such activity. “It’s bad form but a simple fix!” He wrote. “Referees have to implement the ‘McGregor Clock’ method. Check my tweets here on this.
“Also it wasn’t failed takedowns it was direct stawling he said it post interview. People jiggling somewhat bit is to maintain the referee from stepping in. REFEREES NEED TO BE ON POINT HERE. For the fans! #TheMcGregorClock #EndStawlingQuicker.
“Some refs won’t like I named that clock after myself but whatever, call it what ya’s want. But implement it! Dana [White, UFC CEO who does not dictate the rules of the sport], say it to them.”
Conor McGregor wants Jose Aldo to get one other shot at UFC bantamweight gold
While watching the fight, McGregor made note of Aldo’s legendary status. And he claimed that the UFC ought to be pushing to make a fight between he and current bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili for a future event.
Aldo was famously the primary and only featherweight champion within the UFC after they bought out the WEC, with McGregor taking the title from him after years on top in 2015 at UFC 194. That night, he knocked out the Brazilian in a 13-second stunner that modified the course of MMA history.
Since then, Aldo reclaimed the 145lb belt when McGregor was moving as much as lightweight and even temporarily into boxing. He then moved all the way down to 135lb after losing the title, and made a variety of runs for a second belt before retiring for a transient stint and returning this yr.
“One in every of our true all time greats!” McGregor wrote after watching his old rival compete at the highest level a long time after his debut. “I made my name off Jose. Aldo vs Merab for 2 weight champion status could be something to behold! Motivation! I hope it stays. Must implement discipline!”
But he was horrified by the choice, lashing out at the decision from the judges and writing: “Rogan said the judges weren’t even looking. That was Jose’s story. Bulls*** decision.
“He has just said he was shooting in simply to hold him against the fence. That’s not ok. Referees have to step in here. This sport is the fans sport. Remember this and act accordingly referees, going forward, thanks.
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