Insane MMA Offshoot of the Day: 'Triple Warrior Combat'
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You know, it's easy to dismiss San Do as a crackpot gimmick created by mentally handicapped people. (See also: Xtreme Arm Wrestling, Kung Fu Football) But watching this promo trailer for a new three-man MMA league, I can't help but wonder if "Triple Warrior Combat" could be the future of the sport. Think about it: MMA is popular because human beings — particularly dudes in the 18-34 age range — have a weird compulsion to watch people fight. (Remember Dana White's four corners analogy?) And fight promoters have always assumed that one guy vs. one guy is the smartest way to do things — and it is, without question. But is a fight between two people inherently more interesting than fights involving three or more people?
In other words, which would you rather see: This Saturday's lightweight tilt between Frank Edgar and Matt Veach, or an out-of-control Russian supermarket brawl? To me, San Do seems like an attempt to regulate street fights and present them to paying audiences. People love street fights. Who knows what the combat sports landscape will look like in another 20 years, but I won't be surprised if a multiple-combatant league becomes a legitimate option for fight fans. All I know is, one day there will be an undefeated heavyweight champion of beating-two-guys-at-the-same-time, and you will not want to fuck with this man.
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Comments
Defender Says:
I have seen this before.
It's the same kinda thing that happens in the lines for the porta-potty's at outdoor concert festivals.
First one to get the sucker-punch in wins.
NealTaflinger Says:
What about the rocket can in the commercial at the end?
busted_cranium Says:
So if you're the one to get sucker punched from behind -- whether in the jaw, face or the back of the head -- you're the one that loses the vast majority of the time?
This horse shit will catch on about as well as the fucking XFL.
Squirrel Says:
I just don't get this. Here's your tactic, Stand back and watch the other two just hit each other and move in when they get tired. Be sure to get in a punch when no one's looking. I'm sorry, but I wouldn't watch this.
831 Son Says:
This is fucking retarded. One guy is just standing around while the other two guys fight, then the scared bitch jumps in randomly. I wonder what the rules are too. If this became widely televised or something, expect to see HUNDREDS of blind sided punches.
This does remind me of Fight Quest where the guys do Krav Maga training in Israel though.
skeletor Says:
^^^^^
That's actually rocket fuel energy drink, the only drink extreme enough for san do. Also did you get a load of that dudes shirt? Addiction? This can't be good.
itsgalf Says:
haha I saw the Addiction shirt...what a complete rip-off
San Do isn't going to catch on.
ReDx Says:
lol, what kind of name is Chitwood
Richard Tucker Says:
LMAO @ "It's gonna be the hardest ticket in sports to get."
Defender Says:
On a completely different note...who the hell is funding this?
Dude: I have an idea...take the popularity of MMA, add a third guy. Technically speaking, you should increase your profits 50%!
Investor: SHIT YEAH! I have all this extra money laying around too! Thanks for helping me waste it as fast as possible!
Edit -
You know, with as much fake news as this site has been reporting lately...honestly there is just as good of odds this is a joke. Not by CP per-say...just that they could have fallen for it.
BuckWild Says:
Dang double post
BuckWild Says:
I think Anderson Silva would rule this easy! One two punch drop KO combo!
Sabado Gigante Says:
My favorite XFL player was "He Hate Me!" I wonder what HHM is up to these days...
Richard Fitzentite Says:
@ Giant Saturday, I believe he had a 5 year carrer in the NFL and then dissapeared onto some practice squads....just a little FYI.
I would totally watch this shit. Has to be better than Chuck Norris's World Combat League.
imakeutap Says:
@ CP
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FUCK U MOTHERFUCKER!!!!!!!!!!!! MY VOICE MUST BE HEARD!!!!!!!!!AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!IM SUING YOUR ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!THE AMERICAN WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Frank Mur Says:
Someone will get paralyzed in no time. Unfortunately, like the aftermath of a horrible auto accident, I have to see this shit.
NomadRip Says:
You guys know you're looking for more video of this. Don't lie.
Ed M Says:
Throw in a switchblade, a net, and a trident and you got yourselves a fuckin fan!
Vargas Says:
Are they serious? Feels like Onion News Network...It would prolly be a better idea to have 2 vs. 1 instead of this crap, and if the one guy wins he gets a boat.
hadouken Says:
you know who would do good at this sport? Batman.
vengful1 Says:
Only when I see a double KO at the same time will I watch this.
Anhonestmoose Says:
so am i the only one who thinks that this would instantly turn into a two-mediocre guys taking on one really good guy and then turning on each other as soon as he is out? where is the legitimacy of this?
the glza Says:
so THAT's where the yamma pit went...
Sully Says:
San-do? that's the Japanese word for BIRTH CANAL 産道. But I guess what they mean is "way of three". Its funny because if you write it in kanji "三道”（san-michi,)" it comes up in google translate as three way, haha. fags
Sully Says:
oh yea, extra douche bag credit for the random Chinese character zhong 忠 (or chuu in Japanese) written on the wall. It means something like faithful or devoted in Chinese. Its like one of those Kanji that some slut nugget would tattoo above their ass.
skyjo Says:
I like the screen shot at the 1:02 mark. It's like the videomakers knew if they were going to be doing a sales pitch for a 3 man fight league, that they should have three people host the show. Unfortunately they could only convince 2 people that the league was a good idea, so they had to improvise.
ScarTissue Says:
Shit, just did a search for Sando three-way to see if I could find more video. Yeah..time to turn safe search back on.
monsieurkiwi Says:
@the glza:
WIN!
MachidaVsSilva Says:
Why don't they just call it sucker punch fighting. This is a good way to end your career in one fight.
wolf Says:
San-do looks awesome. It’s a lot more realistic than two sweaty guys with no clothes on rolling around on the mats. Of course the striking to the blind side could get someone hurt, that’s why it was taken out. The footage shown here is from one of the first fights. They have changed a few things to make it safer for the fighters and still an awesome show for true martial arts fans, not just the beer drinking rednecks that want to see someone just get knocked out. At least with the gi, we’ll be able to see true technique put to use. When’s the last time you saw two naked guys slugging it out in the street? If you have, I’d say you were probably in the wrong establishment or maybe it’s time to leave the nude beach.
MF Joel Says:
You know when this was awesome? In International Karate +