Conor McGregor calls for major change to MMA rules bearing his name after Jose Aldo’s controversial split decision loss at UFC 307

But McGregor believes that if fighters continually bring their opponents to the same spot on unsuccessful takedown attempts, they should have less time to maintain position with limited action. And if this rule had been applied in Aldo’s fight, he thinks his old enemy would have won.

Conor McGregor wants new ‘McGregor clock’ rule implemented after Jose Aldo split decision loss

After watching his former fiercest rival, Jose Aldo, compete on Saturday night, Conor McGregor was clearly excited about the possibilities veterans still have in the UFC. He just celebrated his 36th birthday and, after three years away, he is still confident of a successful return to the octagon next year.

But he was outraged when Mario Bautista made the decision to move up to the top 10 bantamweight after slowing down his rival with grappling attempts later in the fight. McGregor believes that a position that has no impact but is still regularly used to eat away at the clock should be penalized.

“As a referee, if fighters go to the same place over and over again, I would put the position on a clock,” he wrote to his more than 10 million fans on X, formerly Twitter. “And every time they get there, the timer gets shorter.”

“30 second clock. Clock 20 seconds, 10 seconds, 8 seconds, 6 seconds, etc., etc. Separate, separate, separate. There is no point in prolonging these positions as if they had not happened in exactly the same way before and nothing had happened but stagnation. My opinion. »

When one fan noted that failing to land a takedown would still mark you for an “effective fight with the judges,” McGregor noted that his rule change would put an end to such activity. “It’s bad form but an easy fix!” He wrote. “Referees must implement the McGregor Clock method. Check my tweets here about this.

“Also, it wasn’t failed eliminations, it was straight stagnation,” he said after the interview. People who move a little are to prevent the referee from intervening. THE REFEREES MUST BE IN FOCUS HERE. For the fans! #TheMcGregorClock #EndStawlingQuicker.

“Some referees won’t like me naming this clock after myself, but whatever, call it what you want. But implement it! Dana (White, UFC CEO who doesn’t dictate the rules of the sport), tell them.

Conor McGregor wants Jose Aldo to get another shot at UFC bantamweight gold

Watching the fight, McGregor noted Aldo’s legendary status. And he claimed the UFC should push for a fight between him and current bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili for a future event.

Aldo was famous for being the UFC’s first and only featherweight champion after taking over the WEC, with McGregor taking the title from him after years at the top in 2015 at UFC 194. That night, he knocked out the Brazilian in 13 seconds. who changed the course of MMA history.

Since then, Aldo has reclaimed the 145-pound belt when McGregor moved to lightweight and even temporarily boxing. He then moved down to 135 pounds after losing the title and made several runs for a second belt before retiring for a brief stint and returning this year.

“One of our true all-time greats!” » McGregor wrote after watching his old rival compete at the highest level decades after his debut. “I made my name thanks to José. Aldo vs. Merab for two-weight champion status would be something to see! Motivation! I hope it stays. Discipline must be implemented! »

But he was horrified by the decision, lashing out at the judges’ call and writing: “Rogan said the judges weren’t even looking.” It was José’s story. Decision of the bulls***.

“He just said he was pulling just to keep him against the fence. It’s not enough. The referees must intervene here. This sport is the fans’ sport. Remember this and act accordingly, referees, in the future, thank you.

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