Whats should a takedown be worth in MMA?
I just watched the BJ Penn/GSP fight again. There was no question that BJ won the first round, but the 2nd and 3rd rounds were very very close, with the only difference being that GSP scored a couple of takedowns. GSP ends up getting the decision basically because of the take downs. This is the same thing that plagued Nick Diaz in his three consecutive decision losses. When I say take down I don't mean sweat judo throw like parysian does or power slam (hughes like) I mean the usual single leg takedown in to the guard. My thing is the takedown is used to either setup GnP or submit your opponent so should you really get points for it? And if so shouldn't you also get points for every time your able to stand up after being taken down?
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