I like the concept of MMA as a sport. Creating a loose ruleset and encouraging people of different backgrounds to experiment is a great way to see what works and what doesn’t.
That said, I personally don’t like full-contact striking. Not in boxing, not in MMA, not in other sports. If people consent to do that, sure, have fun. But I don’t see the appeal of getting TBI to prove a point, and I don’t enjoy watching it.
There are, IMHO, ways to compete in a “close enough” fashion while reducing the risks, whether by agreeing on going light to the head and have the ruleset emphasise points for effective hits or by using equipment.
Regarding the UFC… Big US evil media company just like all the others, I guess. I wouldn’t give them my money, even before all the political mess.
I like the concept of MMA as a sport. Creating a loose ruleset and encouraging people of different backgrounds to experiment is a great way to see what works and what doesn’t.
That said, I personally don’t like full-contact striking. Not in boxing, not in MMA, not in other sports. If people consent to do that, sure, have fun. But I don’t see the appeal of getting TBI to prove a point, and I don’t enjoy watching it.
There are, IMHO, ways to compete in a “close enough” fashion while reducing the risks, whether by agreeing on going light to the head and have the ruleset emphasise points for effective hits or by using equipment.
Regarding the UFC… Big US evil media company just like all the others, I guess. I wouldn’t give them my money, even before all the political mess.