New UFC Rules: The Vaseline Party Is Over
(Ah, the good old days...)
New rules regarding cornermen and the application of Vaseline will be on display at tonight’s UFC Fight Night 17, and they're thought to be permanent. If anybody doesn’t like it they have George St. Pierre’s crew to blame.
MMA Weekly reports that the UFC has decreed “that cornermen associated with the fighters will no longer be allowed to handle the Vaseline used in between rounds to treat and prevent cuts.” Instead, the UFC will provide a cut man to each corner, and he’ll be the only one allowed to apply Vaseline or work on a cut.
Since only two people are allowed in the Octagon at a time, one of a fighter’s trainers has to stay out if they need the UFC-sanctioned cut man to do his work. And since you pretty much always want to put Vaseline on your fighter’s face between rounds, the effect of this new rule will probably be to limit corners to one trainer inside the cage.
Two things on this new rule...
1) Good work by the UFC. Unlike the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which takes a couple months to make a decision, the UFC pounced on this. They saw a potential problem and fixed it for the very next event. It amounts to a public display of their commitment to fair competition, and that’s exactly what they needed to put to rest any hint of impropriety on their part.
2) If what we’re hearing about the widespread use of greasing is true, this probably won’t matter. Applying Vaseline to the body during a fight is a rules violation that’s easy to spot. If anybody’s greasing as a matter of routine, they aren’t doing between rounds. They’re more likely doing it hours or even the night before the fight, according to many fighters. This rule won’t prevent that, though at least it’s a step in the right direction.
MMA has to find a way to put greasing allegations to rest, otherwise we’re going to hear this same complaint every time someone loses a close fight. The worst part is, it’s the kind of allegation you can’t prove or disprove. If Joe Lauzon loses tonight and then says Jeremy Stephens “felt greasy,” there’s no way of knowing whether he’s just making excuses or not (though in that case we would assume that yes, he is).
And finally, let’s go ahead and admit that accusing one another of being covered in lube does not help MMA’s case against the ‘gay foreplay’ detractors. It just doesn’t. Not that we should be too concerned about what these people think, but come on. All this talk about rubbing a hairless French-Canadian down with Vaseline, even I’m starting to feel a little weird about it.
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give it up Says:
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Aicha Aicha Says:
They should also watch out for Vicks Vapor Rub and Cocoa Butter.
That's what I use when I play Xbox.
Anonymous Says:
Naw man. All because BJ is a little whiny bitch. GTFO BJ you fat hawiian homo. or however you spell that bullshit.
Ant Says:
good work from the ufc, now a gsp vs penn 3, just to see penn get pushed in the face again
aj Says:
At least we still have old fashioned spit. The corner men outside can just hock some shit onto their fighter's backs... totally not gay.
Greg Jackson Says:
now i get to prop gsp's legs akimbo like im a midwife birthing his hairless wigger baby
Pingu Says:
I don't see the big thing about this, I thought the UFC supplied cutmen anyway, Stitch and the other guy. Besides, a greasy back doesn't magically deflect punches to your face.
greasins worse than roids Says:
yes it does if you can't hold onto some one they can posture up and punch you in the face
Fedor a million ankles Says:
Way to go and ruin it for everybody, Grease Backson...
ftg314 Says:
lol Excellent.
Since only 2 people will be allowed in the cage to help/repair each fighter, maybe "spitters" can spit through the cage. You know, each fighter with a team of 5 or 6 spitters just guzzling olive oil and spitting it on the fighters' backs.
MrMox Says:
Sweet - UFC took the blatant cheating seriously! That's good news for MMA as a sport!
Poo Flinger Says:
Good move by the UFC. To be honest though, some people sweat more than others and have more natural oil in their skin. Bitching about it and saying they "felt greasy" is like GSP saying "well I kept punching Penn in the face and he never got cut, so he must be applying superglue to his face, it just felt like a coconut." If someone's wrestling is stronger than your BJJ, this is what can happen. So build a bridge and get over it.
Anonymous Says:
Pingu... You are a dumb fuck! Stick to sports you know before you start commenting on them. You dumb, dumb fuck.
Eric in Ayden Says:
I like the new rules although any implying that GSP was cheating is redonkulous. I've seen the replay in super high definition zoom technology that hasn't been released to the American public yet and there is no significant amount of Vaseline or any related petroleum jelly products on the trainer's hand. It is more likely a massage used to apply GSP's riddum.
Matt Hughes jumping on board and labeling GSP "greasy" is just an attempt to remain relevant in a world where he's not even sniffing the ass of top 20 170ers. While I'd love more than anything to see GSP/Hughes IV, Matt should fast for 40 days and 40 nights in praise to his lord and savior Jesus Henry Christ and attempt to make 155 so we can see up and coming TUF fighters learn the values of dry humping other dudes to 15 minute decisions.
Hey Dana, take that extra corner man and have him rub vaseline on Andree DeSanti between rounds.
someguy Says:
BJ Penn's next excuse will be, "He used magic".
Anonymous Says:
the h in jesus h christ is for hussein. duh
TapOut Says:
LOL, Some guy thats amazing
Duck Says:
i have a feeling the vaseline partys not over for GSP, that gif clearly shows how gay GSP is
Derly Says:
What makes me even more uncomfortable than hearing about rubbing down a shredded hairless French Canadian in lube, is when we get the camera view from behind GSP as he's pounding someone out. Having to stare at his cup from that angle in this spandex, while the shredded French Canadian smothers someone is more uncomfortable.
Sammich Says:
Who said that hocking luggies on the backs of fighters wasn't gay, you ever heard of the Houdini?
Sammich Says:
I am not sure if its just my computer being horridly old or if the image intentionally does this, but I swear when the trainer is rubbing GSP's back and then GSP looks down to lock eyes with him, the animation truly slows down. Quite a moment, you can't fight true love.
Fedor a million ankles Says:
@ some guy
I fuckin' lol'd man nice.
Anonymous Says:
I'm not really blaming gsp for this, but how can people still comment like it didn't happen? It's very clear; so clear the ufc had to do something about it immediately. Also just thought I'd mention the fact BJ didn't actually say "greasing is why I lost", actually I don't remember "him" saying anything other then I got beat; until this got a bit heated. This isn't about anything other then watching a guy get greased between round on live ppv. Not good. Looks like that "might" change now...
Fedor a million ankles Says:
Actually in regards to the look in the eye that GSP gives his cornerman, that's what ultimately condemned him in my oppinion. I read GSP's expression and it looks as if he's thinking "I love you, you clever motherfucker".
GSP greases down a little but it's not necessarilly cheating and he would have beaten BJ's ass anyway. It will be interesting to see how Grease Backson's fighters perform now that the UFC has outlawed their secret weapon (homoerotiscism).
MMA FAN Says:
" And finally, let’s go ahead and admit that accusing one another of being covered in lube does not help MMA’s case against the ‘gay foreplay’ detractors. "
BEST QUOTE EVER! ROFL
TUF GUY IS A FAGGOT Says:
Cagepotato you're dumb. As if the cut man can't be bribed into helping the fighter or still applying random shit on the fighter's body, or cheat. Why not just search the corner men for any type of vaseline and remove them?
mike rip Says:
While I don't think vaseline had much of an impact on this fight, I do applaud the UFC for taking this step.
However, its not enough. Rubbing in lotions, oils etc on your skin before the fight could make them come out during the fight when sweat starts flowing.
To combat this very real problem I think the athletic commission (or the UFC) should wipe these guys down with a warm soapy towel when they get their hands wrapped before the fight.
It sounds pretty ghey, but I think its necessary. Who knows--we might even start seeing more submissions after it happens.
Anonymous Says:
I agree, the slickness puts the submission artists at a disadvantage.
wash 'em down.
www.fromthecage.com
Anonymous Says:
Bullshit Bens'...this is not making you feel "wierd"...you are milking this for all its worth. It gives your blog some "no-news" to talk about and you are obviously playing BOTH sides. You say in one post that its not a big deal, and then joke about it and fluff it up the next second. The real problem is that I have never seen the level of homophobia and stupidity on this site until this recent incident. As frank Trigg says, were seeing the other 50% of MMA fans...and their all the idiots of the world gathering on this comments page. Stay Classy San Diego....
My Wang Be Swanging(HITMANBERT) Says:
Fuck mmamania!
I give props to cp for never censoring our comments unlike those fags from the other website.
Oh by the way Penn got his ass whooped just take the beating and go on to the next fight. He did talk a lot of shit even before the fight was signed and he gives a performance like that? Fucking bitch your Hawaiian spirit got broken!!
Anonymous Says:
Meh whatever.. Caught, rules changed, case closed. Blah blah blah
Ozone Says:
Another step towards "greasers" having less of an unfair advantage would be for the ufc to allow grappling pants
Oatmeal Says:
goodbye my big greasy georgie! :-(
Anonymous Says:
it seams to me the administrators of this site are clearly american because of they're biased comments and captions (the good ol' days, gsp's crew to thank, etc) i thought that people that ran sites like this were supposed to be proffesional and unbiased.. and one last thing if cliff jumping is training does that mean eating a ice cream sandwich is too?
Ozone Says:
also, did gsp's crew try the defense that his greasiness was just a natural byproduct of being french-canadian? ......jk my neighbors to the north : P
Mumbles Says:
i wouldn't say GSP is gay i just get the feeling hes sucked a dick or two in his day.
Pingu Says:
Attention, fucksmudges: I know how fucking being greasy would help in a fight. My point was having grease on your *back* is not going to make punches miss your *face*.
Aj's gay lover! Says:
AJ sweety!!! Take off your pj's! daddy is coming in with the Vaseline!! When we was in the shower together your butt cheeks were warm. I would put a chunk of the vaseline on the tip of my dick, and slide it into your warm butt cheeks! I love you sweety!!
riverdog Says:
If you look at some of the past fights this has been going on for some time !!!
matt serra Says:
FIRST!!!!
matt serra Says:
oh shit nevermind
matt serra Says:
hey mumbles, i bet youve sucked a few dicks in your day too asshole.
its funny how u would say sumthin on the net that u wouldnt say to his face, i dunno if its your attempt to try and be funny, which u arent, or your attempt to act tough, which u arent
so go into your bedroom, take off your shoes, and take 20-30 minutes and go fuck yourself
KimboSlicesofPie Says:
Seth Petrazelli felt a little greasy!
Yep that's why I lost.
Bob Loblaw Says:
ok, anonymous, here's a wakeup call for you. just because the ufc initiated a new rule about this doesn't imply that gsp and his team engaged in some massive conspiracy to deliberately violate the code of ethics within the ring.
what it signifies is that the ufc doesn't want this shit to spiral any more out of control than it already has. shit, the cagepotato forums alone are out of control with commentary on this one.
no, this is the ufc protecting its investment (read: itself.) the organization passed this ruling in order to ensure that the big cash machine that the ufc has become will keep on rolling and generating revenue as much as possible. which makes sense - i would do the same.
this message isn't an attack on you; it's a reminder that the ufc does not in any way, either direct or implied, admit that gsp or his people cheated in any way. what they are doing is making a good attempt at slamming the door on this nonsense so that the organization, the fighters and the fans can get on with the business of kicking ass and taking names in the premier mma league in the world.
HillBilly Says:
Damn!
KimboSlicesofPie definitely wins. I'm gonna have to just buy one of those shirts I guess.
RyanHobbs Says:
They need to keep fighters under supervision hours prior to their fight if what Mac Danzig said was true. It may be a problem but it needs to be done.
Fedor a million ankles Says:
GSP was covered in grease? That explains why BJ's training camp involved pizza.
KimboSlicesofPie Says:
Yea being street certified doesn't prepare you for greasy italians!
Simon Says:
The rule does not make sense. A fighter should have his own cut man. Simply banning the use of Vaseline except for the face would be enough. Vaseline use could be easily monitored.
Simon Says:
What did Danzig say?