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  1. Sun, 10-29-2006, 12:44 PM #1
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    This really wasn't supposed to be an MMA versus boxing thread but I'll respond to your comments. I'm pretty sure it is well known that boxing is a more exciting and at times more brutal sport than MMA for the simple reason that boxing has no submissions. The only way to submit an opponent in boxing is through knockout, or technical knockout (cuts, corner stops fight etc.) In MMA, submissions are the fastest and most efficient way to win a match, which is why usually the match is composed of two men rolling around on the ground trying to get a stoppage. Boxing is composed of two men trying to damage their opponent only through strikes to the head and body until they cannot fight any longer. Of course if you think two men rolling around on the ground is exciting, then MMA will be more interesting and exciting for you. I think boxing is the more honorable sport.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SK
    This really wasn't supposed to be an MMA versus boxing thread but I'll respond to your comments. I'm pretty sure it is well known that boxing is a more exciting and at times more brutal sport than MMA for the simple reason that boxing has no submissions. The only way to submit an opponent in boxing is through knockout, or technical knockout (cuts, corner stops fight etc.) In MMA, submissions are the fastest and most efficient way to win a match, which is why usually the match is composed of two men rolling around on the ground trying to get a stoppage. Boxing is composed of two men trying to damage their opponent only through strikes to the head and body until they cannot fight any longer. Of course if you think two men rolling around on the ground is exciting, then MMA will be more interesting and exciting for you. I think boxing is the more honorable sport.
    Well, to people who have no idea what the ground game is about, it can indeed look like two guys trying to have sex. However, if you think that's all MMA is, you're obviously misinformed. Also, the fact that you're able to submit your opponent definitely doesn't make it any less exciting. It's much the opposite IMO. And really don't see what's so exciting about two guys standing there and punching each other. Kick boxing is great since it adds some diversity, but pure boxing? Boring as hell.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Astronomer
    Well, to people who have no idea what the ground game is about, it can indeed look like two guys trying to have sex. However, if you think that's all MMA is, you're obviously misinformed. Also, the fact that you're able to submit your opponent definitely doesn't make it any less exciting. It's much the opposite IMO. And really don't see what's so exciting about two guys standing there and punching each other. Kick boxing is great since it adds some diversity, but pure boxing? Boring as hell.
    I can respond to each of your statements with the opposite, which is pointless, so we'll have to agree to disagree. Since you don't like boxing, and find it boring, then please, don't post in my boxing thread. Why you would have opened a boxing thread only to state your negative opinion on its entertainment value is unknown.
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    I replied to Stoopider's comments about MMA, you replied to mine, and I replied again. That's how a conversation works.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Astronomer
    I replied to Stoopider's comments about MMA, you replied to mine, and I replied again. That's how a conversation works.
    I am hard pressed to find a reason for this fool to try so hard to start a flame war, after only being registered for a couple days, and having no knowledge of my person whatsoever. Is this mage?
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    I agree with SK. This is a BOXING THREAD. :P

    Sorry about mentioning MMA, didn't meant to hijack the thread. And I just mentioned that I'm not that familiar with Boxing but more with MMA. Hence I posted vids of MIke Tyson, and not Vanderlei Silva for 'Brutality'. :P
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stoopider
    I agree with SK. This is a BOXING THREAD. :P

    Sorry about mentioning MMA, didn't meant to hijack the thread. And I just mentioned that I'm not that familiar with Boxing but more with MMA. Hence I posted vids of MIke Tyson, and not Vanderlei Silva for 'Brutality'. :P
    For sure, thats why I still appreciated your post, you contributed to the topic. Back to your post, I think Iron Mike is one of those sad stories of 'what could have been.'
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