Just back to normal service today. Been laid up for a few days after a territorial dispute with a Ford Maverick. OK, the Maverick won, but seeing as the disputed area was a stretch of pavement, and I was on foot, I suspect that a combination of Mr Shiny Buttons and my lawyers will ensure that the dog-brained pustule driver will spend the rest of his worthless time on this planet in abject poverty.

The updated lineup looks damn good.

Greg Melville - Ooohhhh what a fighter, and a great prospect for the future considering hes just a young lad

Rab Burt coming out of retirement to fight Paul Grant. And its full rules!
This is a big one for young Paul. Huge test of his resilience, determination and maturity. This fight could really launch his career into the next level

Andrew Henderson V Tommy Young - I love watching both of these guys. Very different styles but they both give till it hurts. If it goes the distance it WILL be a corker
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Anyway, to ask a question of the promoters please! (I asked this question of the relevant camp after POS1 and got no response at all)

What rule book will be used for both the normal MT fights, and for the 8Man tourney? WMC, WMF, or STBA?
I noticed that the continental fighters at POS1 had a tendancy to hook their opponents leg if they were being overpowered in the grapple. They appeared to be doing this to get the referee to break the grapple. AND MOST OF THE TIME IT WORKED!
OK, I accept that there are regional variations regarding rules. I read a great article by Tony Myers about Dutch MT coming from a mainly Kickboxing background and untrained Dutch judges applying KB rules to MT in error. But I think all fighters and referees should be clear on what rules apply before the event takes place.
Correct me if im wrong, but isnt hooking the leg classed as a spoiling tactic, and therefore a foul? Just like holding the ropes, or deliberately falling down if your opponent catches your kick?

Also, how will the rules on bandages and protective wear be modified (if at all) for the 8Man Comp?
I think all the rule books state that a single elastic bandage or anklet can be worn on each ankle. One of the POS1 competitors was clearly wearing 2 sets of anklets, with a huge lump of padding sandwiched between them on top of each foot

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One last question!
Will there be another guest referee this year?
And if so, please tell me its not that cynical Git who appeared last year.
The way he behaved during the first MMA fight was scandalous.
Oh, and I usually dont like to get personal (doh, lying again, I know) but for a sport that tries very hard to advocate a healthy lifestyle, might I suggest that a big 'pie eatin', 'beer swillin' titty bar doorman, is probably not the way to go!