I imagine there are a fair number of people here who follow UFC. I'd be more than willing to bet there are a few former MMA fighters and trainers on the board. Yet, our unarmed combatives section isn't very active.
I'm hoping ongoing discussion of the UFC will drive discussion about technique, particular styles, individual fighters and their strong suits. It provides a ton of examples of successfully executed maneuvers and techniques as well as failed. It also shows various timing, distance, footwork, and the like. Some of it may not be applicable in self defense. But the sport for it's own sake is also interesting and valuable. Who are your favorite fighters? What weight class do you enjoy most? Are there any fights coming up you can't wait to see?
Who watched 264? I missed it, but heard the O'Malley fight was astonishing from a coworker. Obviously I've seen the highlights of Poirier vs. McGregor and the leg break.