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.