There are referees that will stand up or intrude in a fight that is grappling heavy or because the have no fucking idea how the sub game works.
Overall, most refs understand what is happening on the ground (or standing) when going for subs.
if a ground game fighter takes someone down on tries to hold position without going for the finish it should be treated the same way as a wrestler who does the same.
The UFC is not a grappling contest, and therefore does not have to cater to sub specialists.
I love great grappling matches because I understand what is happening, the majority of the viewers do not.
Grappling and perfect technique is not popular, otherwise Mighty Mouse would still be in the UFC.
This is a numbers game for the UFC. Look up the greatest mma fights of all time and tell me how many grappling heavy fights made the list.
Sport grappling is a hot mess with rules that no one can understand except the most dedicated fan boy so I consider it a niche and a moot point
however
MMA grappling has been heavily discouraged by the UFC's advertising pressure
they want to see athletes stand n Bang
The only reason they stand-up fights is because the crowd begins to boo
Back in the old days stand-ups were considered very controversial and only occurred under extreme circumstances
Take a lesson from contest Judo and international wrestling where the stand-ups are now almost momentary
As for profit advertisers gain more and more influence over the way the contest is actually conducted mixed martial arts will continue to discriminate heavily against the ground game just like the new for-profit Olympics have wildly changed contest Judo and international wrestling
one needs to look no further than athletes like Derrick Lewis to see a perfect example of Sluggers welfare
all Derek has to do is stall on the ground after he's been taken down and wait for the referee to show up with his welfare check
The referee will stand Derek up and let him take pot shot after potshot at his opponent who has clearly dominated him in the grappling Realm
The UFC is largely a sports entertainment Corporation who manipulates mixed martial arts to impress the pro wrestling fan base there targeting
Do you have any idea how many Starbucks $7 coffees have been consumed in air-conditioned offices where "industry experts" have discussed how to encourage athletes who have more retail appeal??
Athletes like Brock Lesnar Derek Lewis and Greg Hardy have limited skills for mixed martial arts but they have unlimited appeal
The UFC has clearly and manipulated their contests in order to give them the best chance at success
The day of the wrestler is passed
just like the era of the BJJ butt scooter
Today they want guys like Derrick lewis, and greg hardy
they will do everything they can to encourage their victories
