UFC: Dana White in Favor of Overtime Rule in the Event of a Draw

UFC president Dana White hates draws just as much as everyone else, and he is in favor of adding an overtime round rule in light a fight goes to a draw, according to MMAFighting. 

"I hate draws. I think it's just such a waste of everybody's time and energy. It's something that I would definitely explore." White said. 

However, the obstacle in this case would be the State Athletic Commissions allowing such a rule. The Nevada State Athletic Commission, which sanctions the exhibition fights on The Ultimate Fighter, allow an overtime round after the contestants have gone two rounds, and the judges score the fight an even draw. However, in mixed martial arts events, non-title fights are three rounds, while championship bouts are five. 

Obviously, with the added extra one and three rounds, respectively, actual fights that take place at events are more taxing for a fighter, who have to go those extra minutes. 

Adding such a rule would definitely be beneficial for the sport of MMA, as the UFC has already had two of their main event fights go to a draw this year. Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard fought to a draw in their lightweight title contest at UFC 125 in January while B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch went to a draw at UFC 127 in February of their Sydney, Australia main event bout. 

It will be interesting to see if Mr. White and company actually try to push for such a rule to the commissions, and if they will allow such a thing to happen.