Boxing Fans, can you admit MMA has some better things about it?

The size of the gloves isn't an issue unless you are in a boxing match where it becomes an issue and not because of 'defense' but because of the impact of punches thrown.

If you are training to be a boxer you shouldn't banking on the size of your gloves as a part of your defense as a combatant. That's just silly.

 

At the gym i go to at least we used the gloves to block a lot. Just turning your hand and putting it in the way of the punch can block it.

 

Yes, I know what you are referring to. I've done it before in the gym.
However its not a primary defensive mechanic in the ring and you shouldn't be banking on it as a safety tactic.

The size of the glove shouldn't be beneficial to your defense.
If you indeed want to use your boxing skill's outside of the ring your defense should be good in a situation where you have your bare hands. You can still palm punches in a real fight but it's only a split second -if that- of deflection.

I'm not saying that it's a bad thing. It's not. In the ring if it helps you. It's a good thing. It's just not really anything to bank on.

 

How come you know so much are you a trainer or just been in a lot of fights.

 

I agree completely.:good

 

I watch a lot of MMA but I still like boxing better. I do like the submission aspect of MMA though.

 

I have been in a few scuffles, but I boxed while in high school and practiced kung fu as well.
I'm not posing as a expert.
I just know what I know.

 

This is hogwash.

 

The fight either goes to the ground, which I respect but am not entertained by, or turns into a really shitty boxing match with some random kicks and spinning back-fists thrown in here and there. Those are the reasons I much prefer boxing.

 

I was a big "MMA is all grappling" supporter for ages, but Nick Diaz really brought me into MMA more and through that, I realized that UFC 9 times out of 10 isn't a big grappling match.

Someone posted a thread saying Mayweather is boring. MMA is boring in the same way that May is. Sure, theres grappling, like May defends, but if you have a respect for that aspect of it, what's the issue?

 

Huge boxing fan and I happily admit the sport is a ****ing disgrace from top to bottom. Boxing has become a freak show. Mainstream fans only want to have a look when theres an intriguing match up of two fighters who will display hype or violence i.e. Haye vs Chisora. There are two many belts, too many orgs, too many weight classes, not enough competative match ups, too many weak cards, too many hype jobs, too many crooks, too many corrupt judges and refs, too many fat guys, too many chancers etc

MMA is pretty much the opposite and disgraces boxing.

 

I kind of understand what t you are tying to say, but don't agree. It's not as black and white as you make it sound. To a certain degree some people are born with a stronger will to fight than others, but I think everyone is born with it none the less. Succesive layers of training developing technique and in particular confidence can develop fighting spirit in someone who seemingly lacks it.

In regard to Muay Thai in your list above, it doesn't belong there. MT is a stalking uber aggressive style that is about wrecking not defending. There are few purely defensive techiniques in MT as it is taught and parcticed in Thailand. MT's defence lies in its powerful offence and brutal gym conditioning.

MT hasn't been adopted by kickboxers and MMA fighters the world over for it's defensive capabilities.

 

Stupid thread, as a pro boxer my opinion is that mma is an incredible sport. I find the events at least as exciting as any boxing card. That people are too stupid to recognise the skill required on the ground is there problem, additionally anyone who thinks two men fighting is gay needs to reconsider there own sexuality.