What's a good reason to cheer for a fighter to lose?

[don't ask]

In another thread, I saw someone say that they hoped Perreira lost because his fans are so shitty. Then they got mocked for wanting a fighter to lose because of their fans. It got me thinking: what do you think are legitimate reasons to cheer for a fighter's defeat?

I tend to cheer against shitty people, cheaters, recipients of Dana White Privilege and people who damage the sport.

The worst reason I ever cheered for a fighter to lose: I dated a girl who said Mayhem Miller reminded her of an ex who used to fart when he was sad so I always wanted Miller to fart sadly after that

 

[ThaiSexPills]

If they’re boring.

I’m cheering Anaklaev to lose because not only is he boring but if he becomes champ, we will only see one garbage title fight every 1.5 years and it’ll always be in the Middle East. Hope Poatan crushes him

 

[Limeade]

If they’re boring.

I’m cheering Anaklaev to lose because not only is he boring but if he becomes champ, we will only see one garbage title fight every 1.5 years and it’ll always be in the Middle East. Hope Poatan crushes him

Anaklaev is great. Knocked out Johnny Walker twice, Ion hulk twice, and Anthony Smith. He had one bum fight with Jan out of 5 good performances. But generally he is exciting.

I normally cheer for the other guy to win than for a fighter to lose. But I yes I do cheer against cheaters like Jones in mma and Ryan Garcia in boxing.

 

[humperdoo]

Belal. Because the guy thinks he is the best when he isn't.

 

[Queue]

When their names are Conor McGregor or Jon Jones (Ronda too but that's moot now). Those are the only times.

 

[filthybliss]

In another thread, I saw someone say that they hoped Perreira lost because his fans are so shitty. Then they got mocked for wanting a fighter to lose because of their fans. It got me thinking: what do you think are legitimate reasons to cheer for a fighter's defeat?

To me:

-they're a cheater (Jones)
-they're shitty people (Jones, Conor)
-they get Dana White privilege, have rules bent and broken for them, or are getting an easy path through matchmaking and other pressures the UFC can exert (Jones, Conor, Colby, O'Malley, Khamzat)
-they're damaging to the sport (anyone who's had a division held up for them)
-you have no interest in watching them fight (shitty kickboxers)

The worst reason I ever cheered for a fighter to lose: I dated a girl who said Mayhem Miller reminded her of an ex who used to fart when he was sad so I always wanted Miller to fart sadly after that

I mean I don't think its bad to cheer for a fighter to lose if them losing opens up more interesting matches for the division.

 

[Leinster Rugby]

If they're a c#nt

 

[filthybliss]

Belal. Because the guy thinks he is the best when he isn't.

he's the goat at decisions. honestly, think if he becomes champ, he'll be more active than leon so i am not opposed to him winning

 

[chinarice]

I've rooted against several fighters because their fanbase here is so bad. That will never change.

 

[Gabe]

Missing weight. No one in their right mind is rooting for Gastelum.

 

[jeff7b9]

Who needs a reason?

Fuck em. May they get knocked the fuck out in glorious fashion as punishment for not winning.

 

[Leonard Haid]

I'll sometimes root for a fighter to lose if they're fighting against a fellow countryman. For example, I always cheered on GSP, and rooted for his opponent to lose, in part because GSP is Canadian.

 

[Young Calf Kick]

“Every single UFC fighter sucks so I’m always happy when they lose” - Sherdog, probably

 

[djacobox372]

When someone is given a gift title shot due to a favorable matchup and marketability.

To be a champ you should need to work your way up through contenders, not just matchup well against one guy.

 

[TheMadHatter]

religious beliefs/fighting someone from your home country is what I would think would be most popular. For example rarely do brazilians root for the non brazilian fighter in a matchup

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

If they hurt my feelings or have annoying fans

 

[chinarice]

When someone is given a gift title shot due to a favorable matchup and marketability.

To be a champ you should need to work your way up through contenders, not just matchup well against one guy.

Did any MMA fighter that's gone on to become a multiple weightclass champion earn that 2nd belt by going through contenders?

Definitely the majority of them did not.

 

[filthybliss]

I've rooted against several fighters because their fanbase here is so bad. That will never change.

I would be a certified Poatan hater because of his fans. But the guy is so kind to everyone, it’s hard to.

 

[Bend NvR Break]

I cheered for Conor to lose to Mayweather and for Thompson to lose to Woodley just to see their fans meltdown. It was glorious.

I now root against Sean Strickland and khazmat because I just can't stand them. Khazmat is the best seller at Wolf tickets the UFC has seen in a time and I just didn't like Sean. Sean is out here calling men not men and I'm pretty sure Sean has never been in serious relationship with a woman.

 

[JKS]

He beat your favorite fighter or someone you're a big fan off.