Boxing Fan? MMA Fan? Or Both?

Had a very mild interest in mma since the early ufc's. It's hard to be a fan when most of the fighters are still crap. I watch it for the comedy value.

 

As much as I love Boxing footwork is ok in MMA depending on the situation and the type of opponent your fighting. If your fighting a good Thai Fighter that footwork will mean nothing and that Boxer will have his thighs turned into noodles. You must not know to much about all around striking if you think a Boxer just has to know how to defend against takedowns to kick an MMA fighters ass. I think YOUR the one that's simpleminded.

 

I have equal respect for the fighters in both sports, but I am more a boxing fan than an MMA fan.

 

boxing fan but i watch some mma, it can be ok at times and terrible most of the time, the skill element is not the same as it is in boxing

 

Boxing fan ,, cant stand MMA.

Dont like men on top of each other or between other mens legs.

 

For ll that say "Boxing only";

What about when a Maui Thai fighter, or kick-Boxer ius fighting? I mean I agree, watching others grappel isn't always that fun, but anyone who's watch any MMA knows that not everyone is a "Brazilian Ju-Jitsu" student.

Some of the most talented fighters in the world fight MMA. Granted the UFC of late seems to be a breeding ground of talentless hacks, there are a few diamond-in-the-rough.

Fedor anyone?

 

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Originally Posted by The Prophet
I find it strange how the same MMA fans that hate boxing are the ones whining that the fights be stood up when they end up rolling around the ground too long. I find most of MMA stand up fighting quite sad really, with the exception of a few (Anderson Silva, St. Pierre, Cung Le, BJ Penn). Boxing is a more evolved art and sport, while MMA is in its infancy with the competitors and trainers still trying to figure out what the best way to do it is. I believe that a superior striker/boxer that is able to use footwork and defend from takedowns and submissions will be the mold of the future. When MMA fighters become good boxers than boxing has something to worry about. Honestly, I think MMA is more practical in a street fighting situation, which is its appeal to the simpleminded, but boxing is far more entertaining. And if a boxer know how to defend against takedowns, he'll kick ass every time.

It's spelled YOU'RE, and obviously you have a hard time reading and understanding my post. As you should see I quite clearly said "striker/boxer" and listed fighters that employ both boxing strikes and Muay Thai strikes (kicks, clinches, and knees) as examples. I didn't realize that I said boxing footwork specifically. Maybe its because I didn't. Next time, read the passage thoroughly and know exactly what you're commenting on before running the risk of making yourself look simpleminded:huh .

 

Most boxing fans do not understand MMA. Like boxing,MMA has its share of crappy fighters. I watched Erik Morales vs Pacman then George St Pierre vs Hughes on the same nite @ a hooters ripoff. Those were the 2 best fights on the cards. So both can have boring fights.

 

I like fighting in general

 

MMA is useless to me. No interest in it

 

Boxing fan only, can't stand MMA and their fans.

 

No clue.. It could just be something attracting about good-looking girls who can beat the **** out of you or it could be something else.. I started watching women's MMA since they basically started the whole bodog fighting thing.. I've been hooked on Gina Carano lately.. Can't wait to see her fight Cristiane Santos.. Women's boxing just doesn't interest me really..

 

You said and I quote "If a Boxer knows how to defend against takedowns, he'll kick his ass everytime" I simply said that's not the case at all. Secondly if a fighter is gonna use good footwork he's gonna get it from Boxing. I should know. I'm a Muay Thai kickboxer and a Boxer and the little bit of footwork that is used in Muay Thai we get from Boxing moves. So when you say "footwork" you have to mean Boxing footwork because that's where every fighter regardless of sport will learn his footwork from. But also like I said, only in certain situations depending on the opponent. Maybe you should read:good

 

I'll watch a "Big" MMA fight if it's on free TV but I will never buy a MMA PPV ever. I enjoy some MMA fights but most I can't stand. Once the go to the ground it just bores me.