MMA rules with Herb Dean, Nick Diaz and Jake Shields (Video)

by MMAmania.com on Apr 12, 2008 6:20 PM EDT

EliteXC put together the video demonstration below to educate new fans about the mixed martial arts rules that the promotion will follow during its network debut on CBS on May 31 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and beyond:

(Thanks to MMAmania.com reader "jimmy v" for the assist.)

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MMa does rule!

So does Nick Diaz and Jake Sheilds!!

by Stagger-Lee on Apr 12, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

I Agree

by Sour Diesel on Apr 12, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

If I reply to the first comment I am also first. Wow I didn’t think I was this immature.

by dana's cheap on Apr 12, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

they should show kimbo this video.

by alexguy on Apr 12, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

No they need to show Bill Oreilly and other prime time news idoits this video.

by protecvideo on Apr 12, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

great point

by dana's cheap on Apr 13, 2008 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Get rid of elbows and allow knees on the ground = the way it should be done. Best rules in MMA. And that includes no stomps.

by SirMixALot on Apr 12, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions

I agree. The worst thing is when you have a fighter like kenny florian that is simply tring to cut his opponent to win the fight. I guess that’s his version of finishing fights.

by dana's cheap on Apr 12, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

i can see why those are illegal strikes but I’m dying to see some vicious stomps and ax kicks just cuz they look cool especially when they start the kick from all the way up.

by kama kaze on Apr 12, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Ax are allowed and always have been.
Reference Kongo/Filipovic for a recent instance.

by Simco on Apr 13, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

you did notice nick diaz wont even do a demo unless he was shown as the person giving the damage not taking it

by wayne on Apr 12, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

Who cares what the hell Nick Diaz has to say? Is he demonstrating how to properly smoke a bong?

by DaGrizzlyBear on Apr 12, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions

Cool that they explain shit for the new peeps!

by Khaos_Warrior on Apr 12, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

Give those guys some Oscars

by Nos on Apr 12, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

This is a great idea and I am very pleased that EXC did this.

by XYZman on Apr 12, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

I liked it………….I hope it answers alot of questions that the casual fans are always asking…….

by Homeslice on Apr 12, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions

great video, i wish it was more in depth but it was a great idea!

by kazai on Apr 12, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

elite xc are doing things right by showing the the rules and showing haters its not a anything goes blood sport for barbarians up yours o riley

by jimmy v on Apr 12, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

Gracie Jujistu Finest Students Right There.

by Sour Diesel on Apr 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

I can’t wait to watch. The UFC is the king, but maybe not for long. I just want to see the best fights! If the UFC can’t keep there poeple happy then so be it. Just so I don’t get the UFC started it all and put it in the main stream… I agree, and I’m NOT a Danna HATER!!! The man as done alot, but you have to keep up with train called MMA.

by JTK5 on Apr 12, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

Dude,

Do you honestly think Elite XC is gonna provide the “best fights” with a bunch of wannabe fighters like Kimbo and Phil Baroni?

Elite XC is a joke and so is every other organization out there compared to the UFC.

The UFC is the King and the Queen and they rule the whole freakin MMA Kingdom. Wise up.

by jimc on Apr 13, 2008 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m referring to the future dip sh*t. The way fighters are leaving and so on…

by JTK5 on Apr 13, 2008 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m a HUGE Nick Diaz fan, that said I find it humorous that “the rules”are being shown by a guy who failed a drug test, admitedly smokes weed daily and worst of all is ruining his mma carreer over WEED!! I can’t wait for this event, but feel there could have been a better main event. Kimbo is a draw, but not even a contender to real mma enthusiests

by kevin on Apr 12, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

WARR NATE AND NICK WARR TEAM 4:20!

seriously though I hope Nate beats Manny when they eventually fight

by UFC fan on Apr 12, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions

off topic here but I met Tim Kennedy at a mma event in fayetteville NC tonight and he said he will have the IFL title and then look for another by the end of the year… Great guy really took time to stop and shoot the crap with us…. just wanted to post that

by BigDaddyDahl on Apr 13, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions

I have a queastion:

At Pride 33, did the NSAC regulate the fight? If they did, than a lot of the rules from Japan were not allowed. Please let me know guys.

by pUniSHment on Apr 13, 2008 1:11 AM EDT reply actions

Derb Hean is a poser

by Daddy on Apr 13, 2008 3:32 AM EDT reply actions

Eh, I dunno about Nick Diaz. His first priority should be MMA, THENNNNNNNNNNN weed. Hahahah

by MMA underdogs on Apr 13, 2008 5:20 AM EDT reply actions

I really hope Jake Shields comes to the UFC soon…He would be a great addition to 170#….

by Da Monkey on Apr 13, 2008 8:06 AM EDT reply actions

Hopefully before the show they add another video, one that explains the rules on how you win. It would be good for the casual fan to get an introduction. Hell, even I found that video useful, never knew about not being allowed to invert your opponent on a slam.

by Alex P on Apr 13, 2008 10:36 AM EDT reply actions

perhaps they should do a video"HOW TO STOP A FIGHT PROPERLY WHEN A FIGHTER IS SPARK OUT"and let herb dean go over it a few times.they could call it"UNECCESARY DAMAGE".

by SCOTT on Apr 13, 2008 12:03 PM EDT reply actions

I did notice how Herb Dean forgot to show us how to stop a fight prematurely and cost someone a fight.

by jdawg on Apr 13, 2008 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

Think Nick showed up because they told him they’d bring Herb(s)? Herb let J-Lau try to save himself, i was proud of him for that. Something tells me knows about his premature reputation.

by UFCmn89 on Apr 13, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

premature stoppage*

by UFCmn89 on Apr 13, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Am I the only one who thought that promo was horrible? Checking the gloves for “foreign objects”? WTF!?? I’m offended at the extent the marketing is catering to the WW[E,F] crowd. Rather than use this unique opportunity on network television to showcase the professionalism and dedication of MMA atheltes, they’re instead just catering to the lowest common denominator. Very disappointing.

by just1fix on Apr 13, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions