Rudog will be exhibiting at the UFC Expo in Boston at booth 2302. Kris Mccray will be selling an exclusive tshirt and there will be 5 drawings for FREE giveaways. We have 2 Rudog tshirts that have been autographed by various fighters, like Pat Barry, Duke Roufus, Chico Camus, Danny Downes, and MORE!! Plus 3 huge bottles of biPro protein powder with shakers!!!
The afternoon was spent setting up the booth and we found out that we are located right next to a booth that will be hosting Anderson Silva for autographs. How GREAT is that????
Tonight we were invited to attend an MMA symposium that featured a panel of experts to discuss issues like global sanctioning of MMA, global growth of MMA, and judging in the MMA. Speakers included UFC judge Sal D'Amato, current light heavyweight champion Ben Henderson, and Marc Ratner, the VP of regulatory affairs for the UFC. It was a great, intimate setting and we really got to hear some great comments and insights on the future of the sport. There was plenty of time for question and answer, which was very informative. How often do you get to hear a world class fighter just TALK? Well, we did tonight. Naturally, I had a question for Ben. I asked him what his thoughts on cutting weight were, as well as did he see a need for any rules regarding the extent of weight cutting that can occur prior to a fight.
He didn't answer the question directly, but in short he said that he didn't have any problem with a fighter cutting weight to fight in different weight classes, as long as he could fight successfully at that weight. If a fighter is losing at that weight, then he shouldn't try to stay there. He also said that he didn't think it was necessary to regulate this issue at all. He felt that fighters would work this out themselves. I think what he meant was, if you aren't winning fights, then you will stop behaviors that aren't working for you.
I understand what he is saying, and I certainly respect his position. BUT, not every fighter uses common sense. We have all seen it.....a fighter isn't winning at a certain weight class, or he feels the competition is too tough, so he moves to a lower weight class. But to get there, he has to lose large amounts of weight. It's not a smart move, in my opinion, but the fighter will do it because he wants a chance to win. Many times those weight cuts are done last minute and in very dangerous ways. Is this good for the sport? Or is this just how it is? I would love to hear feedback!
It's going to be a busy, fun weekend. Please check back for updates and video blogs.
Mary
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