Why is MMA fighting so Arousing?

[Erika Red]

Okay why??? Why is MMA fighting which is cruel and brutal, yet so arousing to watch (at least to me an few other lady friends)?

I just spent 3+ hours watching training and sparring session and I have to admit (here no wheres else) that is was thrilling. I so enjoyed watching male friends beat the hell out of each other.

But what is it about MMA? Its not the strategy of wrestling, nor the the finesse of Boxing (of course my male friends say otherwise). It just seems raw and brutal.

One guy I know has been doing this stuff since it was just a Cage in a Bar, a lil ways away of a certain Special Forces Post, and he is still doing it, why??? I will never understand?

How many of you guys are MMA fans? What are your thoughts?

 

[squallumz]

i used to really love mma, namely ufc. at one point i was a religious watcher really. ordered all the fights. but now, its lost a few steps.

i think the sports gotten a little too popular and they are losing sight of what it was all about.

the old bouts were the shit though. i miss the kung fu guys fighting the bar fighters. now the styles have all mixed and its a new monster.

granted, you gotta know your juijitsu now or you have no choice but its gotten to the point where its like a baseball game. you know whats coming a mile away.

thank god for the random knock outs though.

but then again, i might see it different than a lot of people. i was heavy into martial arts myself for about 5 years personally. tournaments and all that. i just get bored with the new mixed style. hence the name mma. oh well.

 

[FrostyBoy]

I tried to like MMA. But the moment they go to the mat, I go to the fridge. It's a snooze-fest from there. The funny thing was, one time I decided to retry watching so I tuned in to whatever that reality show is, on whatever network it's on, and watched two of the wannabe MMA'ers fight three rounds. 3 rounds of going to the mat and hugging each other, while the ringside morons shouted suggestions. I mean, they barely moved. "Lift your elbow, lift your elbow!" Ya, that'll do it. Here's an idea. Get the f--- up and try fighting the guy.

Seriously, I get more of a kick watching Elliot Spencer throw down on "Leverage" than seeing these so-called Ultimate Fighters.

 

[squallumz]

the ground game is only entertaining to the trained eye. trust me. otherwise its exactly what you described.

its a virtual chess match with 2 fighters on the ground that know what they are doing. or at least, its supposed to be. but still, ive grown bored of it in the last couple of years.

the ufc has gone so fucking mainstream with its reality shows and shit. they've just lost sight of what it used to be all about.

 

[mr. jizz]

I tried to like MMA. But the moment they go to the mat, I go to the fridge. It's a snooze-fest from there. The funny thing was, one time I decided to retry watching so I tuned in to whatever that reality show is, on whatever network it's on, and watched two of the wannabe MMA'ers fight three rounds. 3 rounds of going to the mat and hugging each other, while the ringside morons shouted suggestions. I mean, they barely moved. "Lift your elbow, lift your elbow!" Ya, that'll do it. Here's an idea. Get the f--- up and try fighting the guy.

Seriously, I get more of a kick watching Elliot Spencer throw down on "Leverage" than seeing these so-called Ultimate Fighters.

The UFC is mixed martial arts not kickboxing, for those impatient and ignorant folks who think brazilian jiu jitsu and wrestling are nothing but hugging go watch boxing or kickboxing.

Me, on the other hand, I enjoy the ground game, I'm not a huge fan of seeing it all the time but when you get two guys who are BJJ black belts, it gets really intense, and it's a shame some fight fans don't have the patience to watch that. Also there are ground and pound experts who land some sick shots from the ground... Did anyone see Jones completely fuck up Shogun from full guard on Saturday? That was crazy

 

[squallumz]

The UFC is mixed martial arts not kickboxing, for those impatient and ignorant folks who think brazilian jiu jitsu and wrestling are nothing but hugging go watch boxing or kickboxing.

Me, on the other hand, I enjoy the ground game, I'm not a huge fan of seeing it all the time but when you get two guys who are BJJ black belts, it gets really intense, and it's a shame some fight fans don't have the patience to watch that. Also there are ground and pound experts who land some sick shots from the ground... Did anyone see Jones completely fuck up Shogun from the mount on Saturday? That was crazy

yeah, i think we can assume most people know the ufc isnt kickboxing.. derp. also pfft.

and yes, thats what i said about the ground game. if they know what they're doing its fine with me. i know bjj really well and can clearly commentate whats happening better than that fagcake blow rogan. the problem is the ufc is passing off a ton of fighters that dont know what they are doing probably to keep up with the speed of the growing interest.

unfortunately, sacrificing quality for quantity isnt a good thing and thats why ive been turned off of it for the most part.

 

[FrostyBoy]

I'm more than happy to say that I "don't have patience" for boring stuff. Patience is for golf and curling. MMA is supposed to be fighting. If nothing else, the ref should be able to decide that nothing is happening and nothing is going to happen and separate the two, like in boxing.

 

[mr. jizz]

yeah, i think we can assume most people know the ufc isnt kickboxing.. derp. also pfft.

and yes, thats what i said about the ground game. if they know what they're doing its fine with me. i know bjj really well and can clearly commentate whats happening better than that fagcake blow rogan. the problem is the ufc is passing off a ton of fighters that dont know what they are doing probably to keep up with the speed of the growing interest.

unfortunately, sacrificing quality for quantity isnt a good thing and thats why ive been turned off of it for the most part.

My comment wasn't directed towards you, it was more towards the other guy and I wasn't defending UFC, more the sport of MMA, I should have made that clearer but when it comes to MMA, UFC is the first thing I think about since they're dominating the sport.

I'll agree that UFC has made some questionable decisions with their talent like Lesnar being pushed and then getting absolutely dominated by Cain, and the terrible and uncompetitive state of the Middleweight and Welterweight divisions. There are still alot of great alternatives to UFC though, Bellator and KOTC have some amazing fights, and even though they're now owned by Zuffa, WEC and Strikeforce have some quality fighters too.

 

[mr. jizz]

I'm more than happy to say that I "don't have patience" for boring stuff. Patience is for golf and curling. MMA is supposed to be fighting. If nothing else, the ref should be able to decide that nothing is happening and nothing is going to happen and separate the two, like in boxing.

BJJ is part of the game, no matter how boring it may seem to the untrained eye. In case you didn't notice, one person is always dominant or trying to advance position to get in a dominant state. The referee isn't going to separate a fighter who is in position to land some elbows or punches or able to submit the opponent, that's the equivalent to a referee stopping a boxer mid-combo. Like I said, part of MMA is stand-up and it's probably the most visually pleasing to casual fans, but you and I both agree that it's MMA not kickboxing or straight up Muay Thai, ground fighting is part of the game, it's been that way and will stay that way.

 

[mr. jizz]

yeah, i think we can assume most people know the ufc isnt kickboxing.. derp. also pfft.

Apparently not, people who are only casual fans of MMA or are just watching it in passing always say that they're hugging or humping each other on the ground and that they want to see them fight. Apparently, they don't know what BJJ or wrestling is and that sometimes a submission or ground and pound is just as dangerous as a head kick or haymaker. They can't seem to understand that that this is MIXED Martial arts, not boxing, not muay thai, not karate, etc. It's everything... and BJJ and Wrestling need to be shown some love too.

ooops triple post, my bad.

 

[squallumz]

coincidentally, the intro of brock the cock lessner was the same time i bailed on the scene. what a joke.

 

[mr. jizz]

coincidentally, the intro of brock the cock lessner was the same time i bailed on the scene. what a joke.

He really is, I really wish they would have matched him up against Roy Big Country Nelson just to prove how terrible he really is. A fat dude with a belly the size of a large thanksgiving turkey putting a beating on a 265 lbs gorilla would have been amusing.

 

[BlueBalls]

Couple guys rolling around on the floor together. Trying to get each other into the right position by which they can finish them off...

Yeah... it's practically gay porn without the penetration.

 

[Erika Red]

Well what I watch is guys fighting in lower federations. Amateurs, Experienced Amateurs, and Pros. I am not a big UFC watcher, but I do watch it with the guys on occasions.

The ground game I think is interesting, it shows intelligence, and technique. After the hour of warmups and drills they all did ground techniques, etc. But then the sparring started (yummy). Most of the fighters on the team I watched are a equal mix of Stand up and ground, but I have to admit I love the stand up, but the quick slamming takedowns are way cool.

I cant believe any male would say its like gay porn, most males off the street would not last 3 minutes against guys like this, but I guess gay porn is right, cause they could make you be there bitch, lol.

Maybe its cause I am female that I think its all sexy. I never knew what went into all this stuff, I mean I would hear the guys talk, but after watching them train, and getting things explained to me, I have a real respect for them. I mean I work out a couple times a week at a martial arts class (no rude comments, hehehe) but that 3 hours a day training stuff is insane!

 

[Hot Mega]

MMA arousing to women? Meh...:dunno: We men like to see women wrestle each other in mud. Ha! Top THAT!!

 

[FrostyBoy]

I cant believe any male would say its like gay porn, most males off the street would not last 3 minutes against guys like this, but I guess gay porn is right, cause they could make you be there bitch, lol.

That's hardly a valid point. I wouldn't last 1 minute against these guys because I have no interest spending my life as a thug and as such, have no experience at it. As far as making me their bitch, I doubt that I'm the only one here who would respond to that by saying, try it, and watch the holes start magically appearing in their chest.

 

[Erika Red]

That's hardly a valid point. I wouldn't last 1 minute against these guys because I have no interest spending my life as a thug and as such, have no experience at it. As far as making me their bitch, I doubt that I'm the only one here who would respond to that by saying, try it, and watch the holes start magically appearing in their chest.

LOL - point well taken.

but in there defense one guy has a pHD, another is an MD, and there is a lawyer (they love beating on him, lol) in the group and then a bunch of college guys. For the most part not so many Thug like, which is REALLY surprising, but nice.

 

[Erika Red]

MMA arousing to women? Meh...:dunno: We men like to see women wrestle each other in mud. Ha! Top THAT!!

You know you do have a point - but I like to Oil Wrestle not Mud, oh an Jello wrestle if its tasty cherry or grape is good to! LMAO

 

[Scarface7]

Its not. However womens beach volleyball is.

 

[Luxman]

I'd get a boner if I was wrestling with a girl.

Men vs Women fights in MMA C ! Real MMAC champion fight with no mercy!