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Speaks2

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9. UFC

Reply to wcmagumba (Original post)

Sun Jun 14, 2026, 09:54 PM

Jun 14

Been a long time since I've seen one of the fights (before the UFC went all right wing). Before we even had the name MMA, we were still working out names (NHB, Cross Training, ...)

I have trained with some professional MMA people. The one thing I saw was that everyone who did it loved doing it. A lot of boxers are there as a job. It's the only way out of poverty for some. The MMA people just loved what they did.

I was younger then and enjoyed being hit as well as hitting in a controlled environment. It's like chopping onions after a hard day. Just let it all go and be in the moment.

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I watched just a bit of the feather weight match and had to opt out...not for me. [View all] wcmagumba Jun 14 OP

It's so classy LeftInTX Jun 14 #1

Martial arts, boxing, wrestling, MMA, isnt for everyone. I like it, some dont. nt LexVegas Jun 14 #2

In the South, we just call it Rasslin SCantiGOP Jun 14 #5

late friend of mine once said ,, AllaN01Bear Jun 15 #25

I like traditional martial arts oberle Jun 14 #18

But... GiqueCee Jun 14 #24

I just read on another thread that one of the winners... sheshe2 Jun 15 #26

These "people"... GiqueCee Jun 15 #27

It is like shooting a porn movie with all the naked porn stars taking over a local convent. Pushing Mother Superior,... magicarpet Jun 14 #3

They Are Not Alpha Males F-18_AMO Jun 14 #10

You couldn't pay me to watch that crap malaise Jun 14 #4

Nor me. Very barbaric. 3catwoman3 Jun 14 #19

I think there will more negative repercussions than TSF likely expects from this event. Embarrassing for the nation... wcmagumba Jun 14 #6

I was invited to watch an evening of fights once, years ago quakerboy Jun 14 #7

Human cockfighting. BannonsLiver Jun 14 #8

That's what the late John McCain called it. DinahMoeHum Jun 14 #16

UFC Speaks2 Jun 14 #9

MMA also much safer for the fighters long term health than boxing. nt LexVegas Jun 14 #11

I don't get it either Bettie Jun 14 #12

It's a desperation play by *rump because he's losing, and/or lost his core base Uncle Joe Jun 14 #13

Why don't they wear gloves on their feet? kentuck Jun 14 #14

I read some where that the purpose of the gloves... reACTIONary Jun 14 #20

That may be? kentuck Jun 15 #28

From what I've heard, and from your description.... reACTIONary Jun 15 #29

I'm with you. We refused to even watch. n/t PatrickforB Jun 14 #15

I grew up watching boxing in the 70's and 80's. This is now the market for fights. It's just entertainment. Melon Jun 14 #17

i just read (maybe here on du) john mccain called it human cockfighting and 35 states banned it orleans Jun 14 #21

Real life Idiocracy. spudspud Jun 14 #22

They should just go to fighting like they did on the Flintstones Wiz Imp Jun 14 #23

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