cage vs. ring was discussed a little while ago and people brought up good and bad points for both. i like the cage myself. its more solid and YES it can be used to an advantage by the guys who favor "ground and pound" tactics. it also is more realistic. i would hate to see Combat sports be so diluted that the realism is removed. in a real fight it is quite possible to be pinned against a wall or a bar or any other solid object. the ring does'nt do that. fighters can sneak out under the ropes to avoid a submission attempt or despite the rule against it, hold the ropes to prevent a takedown. i think for the general public who does'nt follow MMA the cage invokes thoughts of barbaric animal fights where as a ring might make them think of Mohamad Ali. so in that respect the ring is better because it makes people feel they are watching something human.
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