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Hi guys, the first time I saw Tito Ortiz smash Evan Tanner senseless on the mat with a bodylock, I fell in love with the sport, it was basically the first ever MMA fight I watched and I was instantly hooked by the brutality of it, as I grew older I learned to appreciate also also the beauty in grappling and jiu jit su techniques. Lately I have found myself also pondering the horrible and everlasting effects on the people who chose this line of work for OUR entertainment and asking myself how can I like this. I am particularly referring (and not limited) to the latest and most gruesome injury of 'Cyborg' Santos.



What's your take on how to manage the excitement of celebrating a KO, a 5 round Brawl (Rory MacDonald) vs that 'hangover' feeling in the aftermath that shows you is not just bruises and broken bones but life altering injuries. Sometimes we don't even stay around for the post fight interviews, and they still have to live with those injuries after we turn off the TV.



What does that say about the Sport? What does that say about us?
 
Dude seriously the porn stars that i watch,suffer more damage and no one is complaining...
 
RinoRex said:
What does that say about the Sport? What does that say about us?
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1) what part of Canada are you from?
2) would you rather just have them hug it out and let the judges decide who won?
 
Great thread. I have a really hard time with this too. I think the way I justify my enjoyment is that these are willing combatants and to hear them tell it this is what they love and want to do. There are times when I think really what are we doing here? But at the end of the day if this is the way these athletes channel their creative spirit and their passion for combat then it is what it is.
 
You got a like from me TS.
 
essieyessie said:
Great thread. I have a really hard time with this too. I think the way I justify my enjoyment is that these are willing combatants and to hear them tell it this is what they love and want to do. There are times when I think really what are we doing here? But at the end of the day if this is the way these athletes channel their creative spirit and their passion for combat then it is what it is.
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You softer than melted ice cream breh
 
I pay more a month to watch this when there are 1000s of ball sports on. But also watch Faces of Death while eating breakfast
 
YoungRonniecoleman said:
You softer than melted ice cream breh
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Well, maybe. I don't know if the quality of being 'soft' is inherently bad. Having compassion and understanding towards others has rarely left me in a position I felt was unmanageable and I am able to sleep at night. I don't really worry about being hardened, I just want to be myself. If that is soft, as you say, so be it.
 
I honestly feel the same way. I love the art form and the competition. It's amazing and having two people putting everything out there. It's something that really only comes from combat or endurance sports.

That being said, it does feel a little awful when you take time to think about the effects on the athletes both immediate and long term. It's scary and not something we should take for granted.
 
essieyessie said:
Well, maybe. I don't know if the quality of being 'soft' is inherently bad. Having compassion and understanding towards others has rarely left me in a position I felt was unmanageable and I am able to sleep at night. I don't really worry about being hardened, I just want to be myself. If that is soft, as you say, so be it.
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Its not bad it just means you've lived a nice sheltered middle class life fam
 
They are adults, mutually agreeing to compete in a highly-controlled environment. It can be brutal, and not everyone's cup of tea, but I enjoy the show, and respect the fighters for going out there and competing, despite the risks.

Injuries happen. It doesn't say anything about the athletes, nor the fans.
 
TheRassler said:
1) what part of Canada are you from?
2) would you rather just have them hug it out and let the judges decide who won?
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I bet if you came to Canada, you would not be chirping off like you do on here. You are probably a scrawny little weasil. Why are you always on here shitting on Canada did some big hockey player pin your girlfriend or somthing? Lol.
 
RinoRex said:
Hi guys, the first time I saw Tito Ortiz smash Evan Tanner senseless on the mat with a bodylock, I fell in love with the sport, it was basically the first ever MMA fight I watched and I was instantly hooked by the brutality of it, as I grew older I learned to appreciate also also the beauty in grappling and jiu jit su techniques. Lately I have found myself also pondering the horrible and everlasting effects on the people who chose this line of work for OUR entertainment and asking myself how can I like this. I am particularly referring (and not limited) to the latest and most gruesome injury of 'Cyborg' Santos.



What's your take on how to manage the excitement of celebrating a KO, a 5 round Brawl (Rory MacDonald) vs that 'hangover' feeling in the aftermath that shows you is not just bruises and broken bones but life altering injuries. Sometimes we don't even stay around for the post fight interviews, and they still have to live with those injuries after we turn off the TV.



What does that say about the Sport? What does that say about us?
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Well over 20 years ago, I broke my neck playing Football, which left me without several Facets in my Spine and chronic pain 24/7. This was possibly caused by decades of squatting with 500-600lbs. I WOULD NOT CHANGE A THING. I knew the risks. I am completely responsible for it.
To answer your question, it says more about the Fighters than it does us.
 
sapporo ichiban said:
I bet if you came to Canada, you would not be chirping off like you do on here. You are probably a scrawny little weasil. Why are you always on here shitting on Canada did some big hockey player pin your girlfriend or somthing? Lol.
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Let me guess, your favorite Canadian artist are Justin Bieber and Drake?
 
It just says that we all wished we were Samurais that couldnt stand the shame of defeat yet we can still treat our opponent with honor in victory.... its not that bad imo
 
essieyessie said:
Great thread. I have a really hard time with this too. I think the way I justify my enjoyment is that these are willing combatants and to hear them tell it this is what they love and want to do. There are times when I think really what are we doing here? But at the end of the day if this is the way these athletes channel their creative spirit and their passion for combat then it is what it is.
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I guess this will do!
 
blkjack said:
I honestly feel the same way. I love the art form and the competition. It's amazing and having two people putting everything out there. It's something that really only comes from combat or endurance sports.

That being said, it does feel a little awful when you take time to think about the effects on the athletes both immediate and long term. It's scary and not something we should take for granted.
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True that, and now reading the response of 'Cyborg' Santos, sounds like it's what "he has to do", it also seems a desperate attempt to downplay it. Dude! you got your head smashed! I mean, his frontal lobe got almost kneed through... and his silver lining is that now his head will be harder after the wound heals :/
 
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