Comments on: Mixed Martial Arts: From Freak Show to Mainstream Sport?

By: Andrew M.

Andrew M. — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:28:38 +0000

I read all your comments and I still think MMA is not a sport worth paying for. This is not a forum and I don’t believe in flaming, but I respect your opinions as I hope you respect mine. I’m one guy who just thinks the sport is a joke. You will not change my mind. I don’t care that you are a doctor, have kids or blah blah blah. I just don’t liek the sport.

And yes, I did a few sessions of Krav, but it doesn’t mean I am anymore qualified to say that the sport is a joke. My biggest gripe is that the sport has no class across the board. From the fans, to the competitors to sponsors, there seems to be a common thread which unites anyone who likes this sport in any way………and that’s lack of class.

And yes, I will have to avert my eyes.

By: CJ Cruz

CJ Cruz — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:18:10 +0000

not so sure i like that CBS is taking on the front office workings but in time i guess we will see how that plays out. As long as CBS listens to the MMA community it shouldn’t be much of an issue. I still like UFC over EliteXC but i’m hoping for some big things out of the CBS partnership i think that might help to silence these nay-sayers.

By: Mike Calimbas

Mike Calimbas — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:30:20 +0000

@CJ Cruz – Shaw is out as front man but still consulting. CBS is taking on more and more of the operations side of EliteXC. They are putting the money in and their ownership stake keeps growing so its only natural for that to happen.

By: MikeA

MikeA — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:39:06 +0000

Andrew M – I respect your opinion, but you are one of the uninformed non-mma fans who felt the need to comment on a topic you know nothing about. I have no problem with that, but I think you seriously underestimate the type of individuals who train and enjoy wacthing MMA events. I am currently in Bible School, training to be a pastor, while working a full time job in IT. I am married, haven’t been divorced, and neither were my parents. I was not picked on as a child, but I stood up for those who were – including my sister. My children, ages 4 and 6, both have started traning with the goal being #1. self defense and #2. fit for life. I challenge any parent of a sedentary, obese child to place their kid in BJJ or some other martial art and see if they do not at least get in shape and live a happier, healthier life for it. As others have responded, take a class and then let us know what you think.

By: CJ Cruz

CJ Cruz — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:55:43 +0000

Again MMA has hit prime time with two showings of the EliteXC as well as IFL making it to prime time tv all be it on CW i think. Still ESPN has done stories on MMA and SI has done a cover story a few times about MMA with Roger on one of their covers. Look MMA like it or not is gaining a foot hold in the American culture and its starting to make waves. Right now those waves aren’t well recieved the boxing community hates us but who can blame them we have stolen 40% of their viewers, according the SI.

I love that tim points out that MMA will never be as big as Football or baseball or hocky or basketball cause they have stadiums. Well Tim maybe you are right but time will tell however in the mean time just cause we aren’t there yet doesn’t mean we aren’t a real sport. Its funny every talks about the violence in MMA but do you know that more kids in high school and college die from cheerleading than from MMA? How about boxers, there was a recent study done that says even with headgear youth boxers are still at a high risk for brain damage. MMA has its risk and its injurys don’t get me wrong but to make it seem like its something you find in the parking garage @ 2am on a sat night is crazy. MMA is not for everyone just like any sport and there are people who call football and boxing violent sports. We all see things with different eyes and just cause you don’t understand something doesn’t make it that less important.

Not everyone is willing to stand there and let someone punch them in the face, just like not everyone is willing to pick up a rifle and go over sea’s and stand face to face with people who wish you dead. Not everyone is willing to put on a badge and strap a pistol to their waist and walk around protecting our streets. Not everyone is willing to run into a burning building and save lives. Its those same type of men who enjoy this sport of MMA who fight and who watch these violent barbaric ameturish matchs. Its clear those who are against it will never see it in the same light as those who are for it but at least we are educated on what we speak of can you say the same? No you repeat the same things that you hear other people say, yet you haven’t taken the time to walk into a MMA school and talk to the people you call barbaric KFC eating NASCAR watching Monster Truck fans.