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mmawizzard
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11.12.2023 | 3:24 PM ET

It's that time again.
This season I'm revamping the rules with a few different rule changes.  For anyone interested just reply to this thread saying "I'm in" and please include your Twitter handle. If you don't have a Twitter consider making one since I will have a group chat there. Sign-ups are closed December 28th at 6:00 PM Est. Then I will randomize the draft order. The draft will start December 29th at 12:00 PM EST.

Draft Rules
  • The draft will be snake-style
  • Each competitor will draft six prospects. The last pick for each player has to draft a prospect with three pro fights or less.
  • You will have a five-hour deadline to draft. If you miss that you have to wait for your next go around and pick two fighters. You would only have an hour to make your pick on the second try. If you miss the deadline twice in a row you will be eliminated.
  • For rounds 4-6 you will have a three-hour deadline to make your pick
  • No former or current UFC fighters.
  • No current Bellator fighters.
  • No fighters in the Road to UFC finals.
  • You can draft an amateur as your last pick 
  • You can't draft anyone over the age of 32
  • You cant draft anyone with more than 25 pro fights
  • You can't draft anyone with three pro fights or less until the last round


Gameplay Rules
  • Highest score at the end of the year wins
  • On the 1st of each month, you will be able to drop a fighter and add any free agent. First dibs will go to whoever is last in the leaderboard and last will go to who's leading. Each player will have five hours to make their decision and if you don't reach the deadline you will be passed over and have to keep what you got. For any tied scores it will be randomized to know the full order. 
  • Once your prospect signs with the UFC/Bellator you will make a replacement. 
  • No drafting/replacing a prospect rumored to sign with the UFC/Bellator by a credible source
  • I will allow trades but both competitors must confirm with me before it's official
  • Once you are issued a replacement  (UFC/Bellator signing) you have a week from the fight to make your replacement to avoid stalling. If you fail you won't have a replacement.
  • You will receive the full 25 points if your prospect gets signed to the UFC/Bellator during the draft.

Scoring 
  • Prospect wins a fight= 10pts
  • Prospect loses a fight -10pts
  • Beat another competitor's prospect= 20pts
  • Lose to another competitor's prospect= -20pts
  • Wins/defends regional title= 15pts
  • Wins the ultimate fighter= 30pts
  • Wins PFL tournament= 50pts
  • Signs with Bellator= 15pts
  • Sign with the UFC= 25pts

"Wizzard of Tapology"

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beefcake180
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11.27.2023 | 3:57 PM ET

Debated on it after how last year ended for me but I'm in
JustBleedFan
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11.28.2023 | 9:33 PM ET

Perhaps this should be Signs with PFL=15 points now?

Signs with Bellator= 15pts
Vispian
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11.28.2023 | 10:28 PM ET

i would agree signing with the PFL is now 15pts. Would maybe recommend it just being the regular division/super fights and not the challenger series and international leagues (i.e. PFL Europe) as those are basically prospect hunting promotions. Then remove the wins pfl championship and have it as if you win the Europe tournament its the same as defending/winning a regional belt or TUF 15/30 pts  
JustBleedFan
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11.29.2023 | 1:09 AM ET

@Vispian 
Winning the PFL Championship is a huge accomplishment and should still be rewarded with points imho. I like the suggestion about winning the international tournament is the same as defending/winning a regional belt however.  
Vispian
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11.29.2023 | 2:49 AM ET

@JustBleedFan 
i just feel we shouldnt be picking the main regular season fighters as they next year so winning the championship would be the same as winning a ufc belt. we are a meant to be picking prospects. So the international ones like Europe would be what ideally we should be allowed to pick from. Afterall this is about regional prospects. The PFL Europe winner next year maybe should get the same points as winning TUF. 
BugaSlayz
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11.30.2023 | 1:39 PM ET

has this started yet? was wondering if i got in or not.

"Cold Blooded"

CangrejoRuiz
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11.30.2023 | 3:34 PM ET

Draft starts on december 29th

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BugaSlayz
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11.30.2023 | 4:16 PM ET

ohh haha i was thinking Nov my fault. Awesome sounds good

"Cold Blooded"

mmawizzard
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12.01.2023 | 11:12 AM ET

With the PFL/Bellator deal what we will do is you can't draft any fighter that's ever been signed to Bellator (unless it was a 1 fight deal years ago. Also, we won't be able to draft any former PFL champion. 

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220mdrucker
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12.03.2023 | 5:13 PM ET

I’m in 
@daMattDrucker on twitter 
StreetFiteBancho
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12.03.2023 | 6:33 PM ET

I'm in 

@grabaka_hitman
ryanhallstan
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12.03.2023 | 6:43 PM ET

I'm in (wrestlejamia)

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seanm23
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12.05.2023 | 12:20 AM ET

@mmawizzard 
I’m in @seanmeade2332 on twitter 
jacomalfoy1
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12.06.2023 | 10:30 AM ET

My Twitter got hacked, add @openmicers instead please

"USA in this hoe"

CaptnKbec
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12.10.2023 | 10:38 AM ET

We're 42 players so far. We we're 55 last year. Keep posting it on your Twitters feed !

"You say ‘I play basketball, I play hockey’ but you don’t play fighting. It’s not a game. - GSP"

Giovanni907
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12.10.2023 | 9:13 PM ET

Forgot if i already posted, but im in!
Baron Von Rattus
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12.18.2023 | 6:50 PM ET

I'm in 
@JPeterRobertL

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DopemoonMMA
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12.22.2023 | 12:18 PM ET

I'm in. Participated for the first time in 23 and it was great. Thank you! @dopemoonmma
Warrior13
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12.23.2023 | 7:27 AM ET

I'm in @jaulamma
GoBucky5233
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12.24.2023 | 10:37 AM ET

I’m in as well @bearsfan5233

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