3 rounds vs. 5 rounds

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    Mamba The King is Back Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Should all main events be 5 rounds or are you fine with all non-title fights being 3 rounds?

    I think all main events should be 5 rounds. Rampage/Rashad is worthy of 5, Franklin/Wandy was, too. It is the main event for a reason, let the fans get their money's worth!
     
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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    The UFC already has gotten that approved. They can have a five-round fight whenever they want.

    I think it should be reserved for title fights.
     
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    Title fights yes, as for others 3 rounds is fine.
     
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    So you guys are fine with 3 rounds for a PPV card like tomorrow night?
     
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    ^ Puts the onus on the fighters to get it done. No feeling out process.
     
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    Yeah I don't have a preference one way or the other, I'd even be fine with title fights being 3 rounds.

    There are title fights you see guys stand around and do nothing at all the first round because they want to save cardio for 4th and 5th rounds. It's extremely rare to actually see good action for 4 rounds of fighting. Especially with light heavyweight and heavyweight, you could make a better case for long fights with the little guys.
     
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