Strange Famous

One thing I do take exception to is this idea that MMA requires so much more skill.

I think the very "unpredictable" nature of MMA proves the exact opposite, that it is basically a bit of a lottery between two competent fighters. The skill, strength and courage you need to box is vastly superior to the skill needed to roll around the floor trying to twist someone's arm or leg the wrong way.

The defensive skills of a master like Mayweather, like Sugar Ray Leanord, compared to trying to roll up in a ball and protect all of your joints from being twisted and wait for the bell to save you.

I can accept that MMA has a niche of loyal followers in the old Yugoslavia and nearby area's and northern America. But it will it stand the test of time like boxing? I very much doubt so.

None of u shave a crystal ball... but today we can have a conversation about (for example) John L Sullivan. In 100 years time, do you think it will be possible for two non-experts to discuss Royce Gracie.

I looked up Gracie, his record is apparently 14-3-3

To be honest, a boxer with that win ratio wouldnt be considered a contender for a European belt on that record. records can be deceiving - but this tells me two things - there are less fights in MMA and less depth, and the level of competition is also higher, ie - is more equalized.

This may be part of the attraction for the MMA crowd - the fights are unpredictable, anyone can win, and its just a good old fashioned tear up between two willing scrappers.

The boxing fan, I guess we all enjoy a tear up sometimes too, but really its more about the sweet science, the application of manliness governed by gentlemanly and honourable rules; to test yourself against another man in a sporting contest of toughness, strength, skill, courage, daring... MMA is simply a fight with a few things you are not allowed to do.

I saw an MMA fight when I was in the states, when one fighter was trying to throw or hold his man from behind, and the opponent repeatedly tried to stamp on his feet! I give my word this is true... and if this is the kind of "sport" some people prefer, they are welcome to it.

Boxing wont die out. My feeling is that MMA, like cage fighting in the early 90's, will fade out too.

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My God, and in the article I read it says that women take part in these MMA exhibitions. Surely, in the name of all that is decent, nobody here approves of THIS?

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