Why does flattening someone in Back Mount drain YOUR Stamina

[bmlimo]

Quote: Originally Posted by chia

Lol there is nothing about posturing on a flattened opponent soaking up your stamina that says "balance" to me.

if he doesnt lose stamina, u cant get out of the bottom

[GameplayDevUFC]

Quote: Originally Posted by bmlimo

if he doesnt lose stamina, u cant get out of the bottom

Yeah, this.

Combination of balance and what the fighters told us led to this setup.

You can do a lot of damage in back flat down.

[johnmangala]

I agree but it's probably to keep the flat back mount from being too overpowered.

[chia]

Quote: Originally Posted by johnmangala

I agree but it's probably to keep the flat back mount from being too overpowered.

It's in reality the most dominant position to be in in MMA so it should be over powered because that reflects reality. To address balance shorten the denial window to allow for the opponent to turn and put their back to the mat and go back to Mount.

You DO NOT gas from being postured up on someone in Back Mount after 10-15 seconds in real life. Yet that's what happens in game.

[Haz____]

Ok Ok... I gotta admit. I had a pretty huge LOL at telling a lifelong BJJ blackbelt to "Try it in real life"..

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Haz____

Ok Ok... I gotta admit. I had a pretty huge LOL at telling a lifelong BJJ blackbelt to "Try it in real life"..

I find it strange that you find that funny. Especially when he is quoting [b]actual professional fighters.

I'm not downgrading Chia's experience because I think its valid but I think the take of multiple UFC fighters is also very valid.

[GameplayDevUFC]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

I find it strange that you find that funny. Especially when he is quoting [b]actual professional fighters. I'm not downgrading Chia's experience because I think its valid but I think the take of multiple UFC fighters is also very valid.

That and he also said it would be tiring on the legs and lower back, which is exactly what the fighters told us as well.

Yeah, LOL.

[Dave_S]

From a calisthenics point of view holding the position for extended period sounds like murder on the abs.