ADCC 2013 Rafael Mendes vs Rubens Charles

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Originally Posted by Mike Nall

I agree and I hate to harp on it but again I think it was mostly the -1 for guard pulling rule even during the no points period that ruined so many of the finals matches.

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I'm confident that is the reason that match sucked cause they both have pulled very quick in the past against each other. I really hope that guard pull penalty is abolished.

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Originally Posted by Brent Smith

I'm confident that is the reason that match sucked cause they both have pulled very quick in the past against each other. I really hope that guard pull penalty is abolished.

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When they have exciting matches you get this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-IZHyH1Vro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFyiJJ9L8yo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewPal1SjBdg

-1 rule is definitely shit but, I think that will be changed in the near future. ADCC has a pretty decent history with updating rules to make it spectator as well as competitor friendly. My other concern is this... why does such a prestigious tournament with major financial backing have such shitty mats? I'm sure it would not be that hard to find a mat sponsor given who they are?

Submission Only ADCC would make my head explode :)

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Originally Posted by Rob Marks

-1 rule is definitely shit but, I think that will be changed in the near future. ADCC has a pretty decent history with updating rules to make it spectator as well as competitor friendly. My other concern is this... why does such a prestigious tournament with major financial backing have such shitty mats? I'm sure it would not be that hard to find a mat sponsor given who they are?

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The mat issue is a great point. I blame the Chinese. Has to be their fault.