Anything MMA, except thumb wrestling

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

IMO, one reason people like the UFC better is because you're much more likely to see a one punch KO as opposed to boxing where the guys are much more skilled in seeing punches. Another reason is because almost anybody can lose to just about anybody.

I get the feeling you still view MMA as bar room brawling. Let's just say it has literally come full-circle since it's inception. Boxing isn't the only martial art in the world. It's just the only one most Americans accept.

If a boxer were to pursue a career in MMA, he wouldn't be able to practice punching-only nearly as much as before. Not every fight is going to end from a punch. Not every fighter is dumb enough to exchange punches with a decorated boxer. If there is one thing that is becoming noticeable in MMA, it's that you have to be well-rounded to win titles.

[#98QBKiller]

IMO, one reason people like the UFC better is because you're much more likely to see a one punch KO as opposed to boxing where the guys are much more skilled in seeing punches. Another reason is because almost anybody can lose to just about anybody.

The reason(s) that you see more one-punch KOs in MMA isn't that anyone is less skilled in seeing punches coming. You have a lot more attacks to watch for in an MMA bout. You can't stand in a traditional boxing defense or you'll get your leg kicked in half, you'll get taken to the mat or someone will plant their shin in your temple. Another reason is that MMA fighters wear 4 oz gloves, boxers wear 12 oz gloves.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

The reason(s) that you see more one-punch KOs in MMA isn't that anyone is less skilled in seeing punches coming. You have a lot more attacks to watch for in an MMA bout. You can't stand in a traditional boxing defense or you'll get your leg kicked in half, you'll get taken to the mat or someone will plant their shin in your temple. Another reason is that MMA fighters wear 4 oz gloves, boxers wear 12 oz gloves.

Agreed. And this should be common sense. But ignorance is bliss.

[Chachie]

IMO, one reason people like the UFC better is because you're much more likely to see a one punch KO as opposed to boxing where the guys are much more skilled in seeing punches. Another reason is because almost anybody can lose to just about anybody.

With all due respect, Outsider- The more you say, the less I think you know about either sport.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Randy vs. Big Nog at 102.

UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira
Saturday, Aug. 29
Rose Garden Arena
Portland, Ore.

Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva
James Irvin vs. Wilson Gouveia
Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Chris Tuchscherer
Todd Duffee vs. Michael Russow
Matt Veach vs. Evan Dunham

[StillUnknown]

102 looks like a solid card. i only hope Nog & Randy can temporarily find the fountain of youth

you've suffered enough Double, you can change your sig whenever you want lol

Boxing>MMA
MMA has too much grappling

grappling is literally human chess. i'll be the first to admit, some guys just take you down and do nothing (we call this lay 'n pray). fortunately that doesn't happen as much as it used to.

grappling is an acquired taste to most people, but if once you start to learn about the intricacies of it, you like it more.

it takes a semi-trained or at least semi-experienced eye to pick up on the some of the nuances of whats going on. basically the more you watch it, the more you understand it

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Dude this gif rules. This momma's stayin, although I'm on my way to casually erase the text...

We both got 2 right and 2 wrong in our last sig bet. Rock, paper, scissors?

[StillUnknown]

Dude this gif rules. This momma's stayin, although I'm on my way to casually erase the text...

We both got 2 right and 2 wrong in our last sig bet. Rock, paper, scissors?

that happened in a Judo competition

i saw it on a video i downloaded, 101 Ippons from 2002-2005. that dude was actually out for awhile.

i prefer a western style quick draw showdown to rock, paper, scissors

[lovetoaster]

Randy vs. Big Nog at 102.

UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira
Saturday, Aug. 29
Rose Garden Arena
Portland, Ore.

Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva
James Irvin vs. Wilson Gouveia
Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Chris Tuchscherer
Todd Duffee vs. Michael Russow
Matt Veach vs. Evan Dunham

I can't wait for the Marquardt-Maia fight. Two of my favorites.

[Slacky McSlackAss]

I like striking better too but grappling is exciting if you watch the right fighters.

Exactly, two solid grapplers can put on a hell of a show.

I prefer MMA to Boxing because of the variety it provides. It's not just stand up like Boxing, but you'll have a guy stand up then go for a takedown and beat the ever living crap out of the other guy using ground and pound. Though I do prefer submissions to TKOs.

[BigMike619]

The phrase "pick on someone your own size" has never been truer -- as Shaquille O'Neal (7'1" 330 pounds) just challenged massive MMA fighter Hong Man Choi (7'2" 330 pounds) to a no-holds-barred fist fight.

wow...i didnt know shaq actually trained.

[ACW]

Choi's the dude who kicked Canseco's ass.

[#98QBKiller]

The phrase "pick on someone your own size" has never been truer -- as Shaquille O'Neal (7'1" 330 pounds) just challenged massive MMA fighter Hong Man Choi (7'2" 330 pounds) to a no-holds-barred fist fight.

wow...i didnt know shaq actually trained.

Haha, I didn't either. But I'll say that he has a good chance to get his ass kicked by Hong Man Choi here if he doesn't know what he's doing.

[StillUnknown]

The phrase "pick on someone your own size" has never been truer -- as Shaquille O'Neal (7'1" 330 pounds) just challenged massive MMA fighter Hong Man Choi (7'2" 330 pounds) to a no-holds-barred fist fight.

wow...i didnt know shaq actually trained.

i still remember Barkley taking O'Neal down and landing a couple shot on the ground

something tells me O'Neal's bark is bit bigger than his bite

[#98QBKiller]

Picture of Al-Turk's eyes after the Cro-Cop fight:

http://mmajunkie.com/news/15232/elev...jured-eyes.mma