Quote:
Originally Posted by Barnpreacher  If one feels it is unedifying to watch UFC then they should not go against their conscience. If one feels they have the liberty to watch it then to their own master they stand and fall, not to any man's opinion. |
Quote:
Originally Posted by toddpedlar Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheshire Cat The more one knows about martial arts, and the skills and techniques involved, one is better able to fully appreciate what is going on in MMA. Its not like its just two guys beating each other up. To think of it in such terms is to totally miss the point, and shows a lack of knowledge with respect to the sport. | Let's see, images of one guy straddling another guy at the waist, restraining one of the downed guys arms, and beating the stuffing out of his head until he gives up or is knocked out.
This isn't "just" violence? You aren't talking to someone who's never seen this stuff. What skill and technique is there in getting a guy to submit by bashing his brains in?
Please do instruct... I'm willing to learn. |
No, its not "just" violence. Getting into a mount position usually takes a good amount of skill, if the opponent being mounted has a good ground game. Usually passing the guard or something to that effect. Besides, how "violent" is a choke? You make it sound like all fights end in a knockout. If you *personally* find it unedifying to watch, then don't watch it.