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The Mixed Martial Arts Thread - Round 2
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I got five on Rampage.
Obviously, they expect Couture to roll over Lesnar and await the winner of the Mir/Noguiera fight that's happening in December. But can you imagine what would happen if Lesnar won? I know, I know, that can't happen; but what if it did? It's instantly my most-anticipated fight of the year, hands down.
And the online anus pain if Lesnar wins, my gawd...
Not a given Randy win. He has not had a great record against guys bigger than himself. And brock is freaking massive.
i don't get all the brock hate myself- he seems to want the best fights, even if career wise he might should take some tune ups.
Affliction must be hating life. Just looking at its already accrued debt and hating life.
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I started a week ago and am really enjoying it thus far but when I told someone who practices judo they basically laughed at me for learning a 'fake' martial art, now I'm not sure what to think, except that if I'm enjoying myself who are they to judge?
Am I making a mistake in anyones opinion? Should I move to a more 'official' martial art ala judo/karate?
Generally there is nothing wrong with kickboxing if the gym is of a decent standard.
I notice that in MMA match ups that Kickboxers usually seem to end up grappling on the floor - which is where they're weakest. I don't imagine they hold up too well against other martial arts? I'm not 100% on this, I don't really follow MMA matches or the UFC, but I've seen a couple videos on youtube of Kickboxers well...um...losing.
It's good cardio and you learn how to punch, kick and avoid being punched and kicked (assuming it's actual kickboxing and not Billy Tae Bo). It has a set rules system so you have to "work" to apply it to "street" situations, but you'd have to do that with judo, karate, and other "real" arts as well.
Well, if that's all you learn, then, yes, that can be a problem if you're in a match. You'd also have problems if you were a straight judoka. One of my favorite fighters is Hiromitusu Miura, and he has a hell of a judo game, and his throws are fun to watch. But, he also has a good boxing game, so he can stand and strike well. What he doesn't have is a good ground game, so he has a vulnerability there (shown when he fought Carlos Condit last month).
How typical. That judo dude is just being a douche. What constitutes an authentic martial art? One that has a long history of tradition? One that translates best into actual fight situations? It's an arbitrary distinction that does nothing but allow folks like him to hitch up their belts and display an inflated sense of pride in their chosen martial art.
Kickboxing is perfectly valid as a martial art form, and will do wonders to help you get back in shape. If it's kickboxing of the Muy Thai bent, even better. Youtube videos of Anderson Silva to see how Muy Thai kickboxing translates into the mixed martial arts ring, you'll be wonderfully encouraged at what you'll find. :P
Not to take anything away from judo, it's just that it's a stupid argument to make in the first place. I would actually recommend judo over other more traditional martial arts (like karate or TKD) if you're looking for something that'll translate better into real world situations.
Anyways, good MMA fighters cross-train across various disciplines to shore up the weak points in their game. Judo or pure BJJ guys run into trouble if they don't have any stand-up. It's just a matter of taking the best of what's out there to make yourself more well-rounded as a fighter.
I assume you are taking the full-contact, sport version, so you really have nothing to worry about. Kickboxing is more of a rule set for a broad range of stand up styles (Muay Thai, Savate, Karate, etc). Chances are, the style of kickboxing you are learning is heavily influenced by Muay Thai, which is one of the oldest and respected martial arts around. I have no idea what compelled that guy to call it a "fake" martial art, he's probably delusional.
I'm not really sure what 'style' of kickboxing it is, other than it's advertised as 'freestyle', which I'm assuming is a mix? The 2 instructors are both qualified black belts though so it all seems good to me.
Understand, however, that sometimes people who are "freestyle kickboxing" teachers may have just picked up a few Tae Bo tapes. I'd definitely watch a few classes before putting down cash.
Also, Judo is an art for gentlemen, so tell that practitioner to get off his high horse and show some humility! There is no place in Judo for fanfarrones, as the Spanish would say.
I just recently learned that Randy Couture will be figthing Brock Lesnar. Although I find Brock Lesnar to be lacking as a figther in that high level of competition, he does play his act as "heel" very well. Randy Couture is probably sitting on a very cushy contract at the moment.
And who knows? Maybe this will convince Fedor to fight in the UFC. Now that Couture is not going to Affliction, a half of the fight of the century lies securely in Dana White's chubby and pampered hands.
When the two headlines are Liddell/Evans (I hope Chuck wipes him out but I could see it being long and boring) and Franklin/Hammill (almost guaranteed to be long and boring because I think you could hit Matt Hammill with a board and he wouldn't go down) there's just not much that I'm looking forward to.
Add to that the Karo Parisyan injury that cancelled a fight I was hoping would be good, and this is kind of a weak event.
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I sure wouldn't count on it. Chuck has made his career by fighting wrestlers who think they can strike. I think Rashad is perfectly suited to end up unconscious before the 2nd round is over. If Rashad does win, I think it will be strong evidence that Chuck is just getting too old needs to consider retirement.
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he really really bit on that fake.
That punch was obscene. Literally I am offended somehow.
I was yelling at the TV non-stop, screaming at Chuck to knock him out. That nipple rubbing shit and showboating is fucking ridiculous.
RIP Liddell.
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It's probably a Greg Jackson pre-fight ritual. Who knows, but his fighters are doing great
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