disgracetojournalism said:
SINCE when is kicking, elbowing, kneeing, punching and stomping an opponent classified as sport?
Since the very first olympics actually.
disgracetojournalism said:
Almost defenceless men being held down on the ground and punched senseless.
Which is why we have referees.
disgracetojournalism said:
Why do we allow our kids to watch and cheer for something we teach them not to do?
That's not true is it? We teach our kids to defend themselves and hit back against bullies. And we teach them to have discipline which is exactly what MMA should define.
disgracetojournalism said:
And why are the competitors allowed to do all this inside a cage when it’s illegal on the streets?
It's illegal to tackle men to the floor or push them
over too but they do that in lots of sports. They are allowed to do it because it's a sanctioned bout where the two competitors choose to compete in the ring/cage where officials and medical staff are in attendance.
disgracetojournalism said:
why aren’t the fighters at least made to wear headgear?
Because head gear increases the likelihood of brain injury and concussion.
disgracetojournalism said:
Why aren’t fighters getting protection from blood diseases?
They are, all fighters are tested before fighting.
disgracetojournalism said:
Why do the referees and doctors allow mismatches and lopsided fights to continue?
They don't and if they do the whole MMA community goes up in arms.
disgracetojournalism said:
I know the UFC has statistics to prove there are no more serious injuries than in boxing, but that’s not the point.
It's not a point you are willing to acknowlege because it would wholly undermine your argument.
disgracetojournalism said:
The beauty of all sport is the toughness and determination of its competitors. The pain they put themselves through to become the best.
Which couldn't be exemplified better than MMA.
disgracetojournalism said:
The injury risks they face in rugby league and all the footy codes. At least their sport involves a large degree of skill — and it’s not just a contest to *violently bash another person into submission.
No there is obviously no skill involved at all in MMA which is why no one bothers to train for hours every single day and spend months away from their family and loved ones in preparation for a fight.