Conor McGregor calls for major MMA rule change named after himself after Jose Aldo suffers controversial split decision defeat at UFC 307

Sun Oct 06 04:20:21 UTC 2024: ## McGregor Calls for “McGregor Clock” to Penalize Excessive Cage Control in MMA

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has proposed a new rule change in MMA, calling for a “McGregor Clock” to penalize fighters who repeatedly use the cage for stalling and control without generating significant action.

McGregor’s suggestion stems from his observation of Jose Aldo’s split decision loss to Mario Bautista at UFC 307. While Aldo, a former featherweight champion, displayed veteran savvy, McGregor felt his repeated use of the cage to slow down Bautista was not rewarded with action.

“As referee, if the fighters go to the same place of [stall] over and over I would be putting the position on a clock,” McGregor wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “And each time they end back there the clock goes shorter. 30 second clock, 20 second clock, 10 second, 8 second, 6 second etc etc etc… No point prolonging these positions as if they haven’t taken place exactly the same way prior and nothing has taken place but stalling. My opinion.”

McGregor believes that the current system, where fighters are rewarded for “effective grappling” even with failed takedowns, incentivizes stalling. He argues that his clock method would discourage these tactics and create a more action-packed fight experience for fans.

The former two-weight champion has called on UFC CEO Dana White to push for this rule change, which he believes would benefit the sport. He has also expressed his desire to see Aldo challenge current bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, highlighting the motivation that legends like Aldo still possess.

This proposed rule change has sparked debate among MMA fans and commentators. Some have agreed with McGregor, praising his focus on action and spectator enjoyment. Others have argued that the current system offers a balance between grappling and striking, and that penalizing cage control too harshly could limit a fighter’s strategy.

The UFC has not yet responded to McGregor’s proposal, but the “McGregor Clock” has undoubtedly ignited a conversation about the role of stalling and control within the sport.

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