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GregK2 said:
What a disappointing main event, Cat was crazy to be so reckless rushing in with a flying knee right off the bat. That one will haunt her for some time, was evident right after how devastated she was with her performance.
Just caught up this morning with the main event. You can't pull that kind of thing against her. Reckless and stupid, Rousey did what Rousey does, capitalised on her mistake. Bam, that's all folks.VEA said:
Just caught up this morning with the main event. You can't pull that kind of thing against her. Reckless and stupid, Rousey did what Rousey does, capitalised on her mistake. Bam, that's all folks.
I thought Rhonda showed great mercy and dignity, she could have ripped that arm right off, quite literall. Cat did a brain fart no doubt, she's supposed to be a high level BJJ black belt, she's been living this for years she deserved to have it pulled off for being so f
kin stupid, and reckless. I don't know who was advising her on that game plan but I'd have done a better job, and I'm just a tt on the internet.Rematch necessary.
Ha! Over-compensation, much?
Though I will say one of the reasons I stopped training was the amount of 'bad lads' around the gym (there were some properly bad people), and I have to be squeaky clean for my job, so I walked. Compare and contrast that to the very slick professionalism shown by most of the UFC...
Though I will say one of the reasons I stopped training was the amount of 'bad lads' around the gym (there were some properly bad people), and I have to be squeaky clean for my job, so I walked. Compare and contrast that to the very slick professionalism shown by most of the UFC...
And this made me smile. Karma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTHHdSULiVQ
Don1 said:
Ha! Over-compensation, much?
Though I will say one of the reasons I stopped training was the amount of 'bad lads' around the gym (there were some properly bad people), and I have to be squeaky clean for my job, so I walked. Compare and contrast that to the very slick professionalism shown by most of the UFC...
I kind of agree with the guy and am same as you, far to handsome and middle aged to be turning up for work busted up, doesn't stop me sparring hard at bjj and boxing but the mma gyms I've been to are a little much for me, I think it may be an age thing but there seems to be a bit too much lack of control and authority.Though I will say one of the reasons I stopped training was the amount of 'bad lads' around the gym (there were some properly bad people), and I have to be squeaky clean for my job, so I walked. Compare and contrast that to the very slick professionalism shown by most of the UFC...
FredClogs said:
I kind of agree with the guy and am same as you, far to handsome and middle aged to be turning up for work busted up, doesn't stop me sparring hard at bjj and boxing but the mma gyms I've been to are a little much for me, I think it may be an age thing but there seems to be a bit too much lack of control and authority.
It all depends on what gym you go to and what sessions your take part in. MMA unfortunately attracts a lot of dick heads, this is fine if you're an experienced competitor etc as you can quickly put them in their but if you're just a casual then they can make life difficult for you, but any decent coach will quickly put a stop to it.When Don1 talks about the bad people associated with the sport then i assume he's referring to the high number of current/previous crims that get involved, this is true but it doesn't bother me at all, i've become mates with some of them but just keep myself way out of their business as i just don't want to be associated with it, but as people i've always found them decent.
BRMMA said:
FredClogs said:
I kind of agree with the guy and am same as you, far to handsome and middle aged to be turning up for work busted up, doesn't stop me sparring hard at bjj and boxing but the mma gyms I've been to are a little much for me, I think it may be an age thing but there seems to be a bit too much lack of control and authority.
It all depends on what gym you go to and what sessions your take part in. MMA unfortunately attracts a lot of dick heads, this is fine if you're an experienced competitor etc as you can quickly put them in their but if you're just a casual then they can make life difficult for you, but any decent coach will quickly put a stop to it.When Don1 talks about the bad people associated with the sport then i assume he's referring to the high number of current/previous crims that get involved, this is true but it doesn't bother me at all, i've become mates with some of them but just keep myself way out of their business as i just don't want to be associated with it, but as people i've always found them decent.
What I was trying to say was to back up the Judo guy who was talking about the difference (perhaps) between a "sport" and where MMA is at the moment (as I see it). The reason Judo, Twae Kwon Do and Boxing are Olympic sports is because they have a well structured and organised governing bodies controlling the events, clubs, the development of coaching etc... (and money to pay the Olympic federation backhanders) where as MMA seems (to me and I'll admit I'm a casual observer) to be a little more adhoc, with a few small promotional companies springing up here and there etc... with little or no chance of funnelling fighters into the UFC. But I love it to watch and fully appreciate the skill and athleticism but I just wonder where it will go from here in the long run, the UFC doesn't seem to want to run the "sport" of MMA rather than cash out on the merch and events while it can, I think pretty soon the UFC will be franchised to the point where they'll only take fighters from a subset of large stables or commercially related "teams" and I strongly suspect all but the top guys will end up paying out more to get their chance than they could ever earn. Also you can't deny that the early days of MMA especially Pride and some of the other Japanese promotions where more about spectacle than they were about sport and it has the possibility to go that way again with the wrong people with their hands on the wheel. I could be talking complete b
ks though - it has been known, either way I'll keep watching.I agree the UFC are interested in their brand rather than promoting it as a sport, they've reached a level where the sport is sanatised enough for them to have credibility with TV networks and Athletic Commissions whilst still providing a spectacle. Judo etc have watered down their sport so much that it is no longer of much interest to anyone other than people really into those sports, which is fine but it doesn't make it commercially viable, hardly anyone is making any money out of Judo.
MMA in the uk is very disperate with nearly all promoters just being out for themselves, there's no common governing body and no incentive really for promotions to join one. I have two "british titles" doesn't mean i'm anywhere near the best in the UK at my weight just means the promoters of the shows i won them on wanted to sell their show on the back of title fights etc and i had a good enough record (as did my opponents) to make it credible.
saying that though if making MMA a true sport means watering it down like they have done to Judo, TKD etc then i hope it never becomes one as i doubt i'd want to watch or partake in it. this is the same with Gi sports BJJ, that has become so sport orientated i now find it embarressing, when i go to a competition and guys are immediately falling to their back and pulling upside down spider guard i just want to laugh
MMA in the uk is very disperate with nearly all promoters just being out for themselves, there's no common governing body and no incentive really for promotions to join one. I have two "british titles" doesn't mean i'm anywhere near the best in the UK at my weight just means the promoters of the shows i won them on wanted to sell their show on the back of title fights etc and i had a good enough record (as did my opponents) to make it credible.
saying that though if making MMA a true sport means watering it down like they have done to Judo, TKD etc then i hope it never becomes one as i doubt i'd want to watch or partake in it. this is the same with Gi sports BJJ, that has become so sport orientated i now find it embarressing, when i go to a competition and guys are immediately falling to their back and pulling upside down spider guard i just want to laugh
Great weekend for it, agreed.
Can't help but wonder how many losses Roy Nelson can take before retirement is talked about though, it'll be a sad day when it happens - never get tired of seeing someone eat half a million punches and still look unfazed but it's got to take it's toll. 4 losses in 5 fights too.
Can't help but wonder how many losses Roy Nelson can take before retirement is talked about though, it'll be a sad day when it happens - never get tired of seeing someone eat half a million punches and still look unfazed but it's got to take it's toll. 4 losses in 5 fights too.
Stu R said:
Great weekend for it, agreed.
Can't help but wonder how many losses Roy Nelson can take before retirement is talked about though, it'll be a sad day when it happens - never get tired of seeing someone eat half a million punches and still look unfazed but it's got to take it's toll. 4 losses in 5 fights too.
I wish he'd go on a diet and drop to LH.Can't help but wonder how many losses Roy Nelson can take before retirement is talked about though, it'll be a sad day when it happens - never get tired of seeing someone eat half a million punches and still look unfazed but it's got to take it's toll. 4 losses in 5 fights too.
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