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What are the rules in this? I haven’t been interested enough to look.A level playing field in a boxing match?
Yeah, that was my reaction at first, but Triad Combat is apparently "a new sport". It's not boxing, in other words. I'll know much better what it is after reading some great answers on here, and of course after watching the event tonight. I could also do some Internet research I suppose, stop being so fucking lazy.A level playing field in a boxing match?
What are the rules in this? I haven’t been interested enough to look.
If Triad Combat turns out to be a mostly in-the-clinch sport I can't see it getting a mass appeal.What are the rules?
The only striking permitted in Triad Combat is punches, either from a stand-up position or in the clinch.
Unlike in MMA, kicks, throws, knees, elbows and any sort of ground-based fighting is not allowed.
Other quirks include a triangular-shaped ring to limit space for the fighters, two-minute rounds to increase engagement and gloves designed to help fighters grip.
Mir, who has 19 MMA wins over an 18-year career, is predicting much of the bout with Pulev to be fought in the clinch.
"I'm going to try and spend about 90% of the time in the clinch, which will be very frustrating for him, said Mir.
"I think he's going to be walking in there with his boxing pedigree thinking he can finish me, until I get hold of him. And that's basically what I've been training for."
Bulgarian Pulev has amassed 28 wins over his 11-year boxing career, with his only two defeats coming to former world champions Wladimir Klitschko and Anthony Joshua.
The fight against Mir however will mark the first time the 40-year-old has fought professionally under different rules to boxing.
What are the rules?
The only striking permitted in Triad Combat is punches, either from a stand-up position or in the clinch.
Unlike in MMA, kicks, throws, knees, elbows and any sort of ground-based fighting is not allowed.
Other quirks include a triangular-shaped ring to limit space for the fighters, two-minute rounds to increase engagement and gloves designed to help fighters grip.
Mir, who has 19 MMA wins over an 18-year career, is predicting much of the bout with Pulev to be fought in the clinch.
"I'm going to try and spend about 90% of the time in the clinch, which will be very frustrating for him, said Mir.
"I think he's going to be walking in there with his boxing pedigree thinking he can finish me, until I get hold of him. And that's basically what I've been training for."
Bulgarian Pulev has amassed 28 wins over his 11-year boxing career, with his only two defeats coming to former world champions Wladimir Klitschko and Anthony Joshua.
The fight against Mir however will mark the first time the 40-year-old has fought professionally under different rules to boxing.
If Triad Combat turns out to be a mostly in-the-clinch sport I can't see it getting a mass appeal.
WTFTriad combat? Like three guys fighting each other at the same time? I still prefer the 5 vs 5 format, sheer unadulterated lunacy…
So I’m guessing more of an mma type glove then. Hmm… still heavily favors the boxer. Thanks bro!
I understand.Np - I'm sure we will get some spectacle!
Still outta likes from the Shoop and PBPs lol.