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'Ultimate' Fighting Championship - Ireland should ban it first

  • 28-10-2012 10:56am
    #1
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭


    Reading another thread brought my attention to this 'sport' which should be banned immediately in Ireland.

    How punching a clearly concussed man in the head repeatedly whilst holding him by the throat until a referee intervenes, a 'technical' involves compression of the spine and vital organs until you opponent is near unconscious, pressuring a limb to breaking point or kneeing a man is a sport is beyond me.

    There are more rules in bare knuckle boxing on halting sites.

    Many people seem to confuse the immense training that the participants go through as giving this the status of a sport.

    Its street fighting without the discipline of karate or boxing. I expect I will get a load of you just dont understand etc

    I watched this



    I know its vile, seems to attract people who relish an awful celebration after nearly beating a man to death, none of the mutual respect that boxing has.

    It will be banned, we should lead the way and ban it first, let the participants go back to knocking lumps out of each other outside pubs.


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Comments

  • #2
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    BAN ALL THE TROLLS!!! I MEAN THINGS!!!!11ELEVENTY


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Lets ban tiddlywinks too. I've had too many injuries playing it.


  • #4
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    Your post clearly shows you have no understanding whatsoever of the sport.
    Why should anyone pay any attention to your rant if its just filled with lies and uneducated, ignorant, statements.


  • #5
    feelpablo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 510 ✭✭✭feelpablo


    great vid op thanks for that!


  • #6
    mikemac1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Reading another thread brought my attention to this 'sport' which should be banned immediately in Ireland.

    You've only just heard of it?

    You're like the callers to Joe Duffy
    Didn't see it myself Joe, didn't hear of it and I know nothing about it but I'm outraged


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  • #7
    a fat guy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 800 ✭✭✭a fat guy


    I really hate it..

    Seeing people getting their senses beaten out of them looks horrible!

    I don't like boxing either though, although I do like watching Karate demonstrations.


  • #8
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    Dean09 wrote: »
    Your post clearly shows you have no understanding whatsoever of the sport.
    Why should anyone pay any attention to your rant if its just filled with lies and uneducated, ignorant, statements.

    Yes punching a concussed man in the head is wrong.

    Im the ignorant one.....


  • #9
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    mikemac1 wrote: »
    You've only just heard of it?

    You're like the callers to Joe Duffy
    Didn't see it myself Joe, didn't hear of it and I know nothing about it but I'm outraged

    Pretty sure I wouldnt need to study the fine art of waterboading for very long to find that disgusting too.


  • #10
    themadchef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,813 ✭✭✭themadchef


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    It will be banned, we should lead the way and ban it first, let the participants go back to knocking lumps out of each other outside pubs.

    Except it wont be outside pubs. It will be well organised events in parks (under cloak like bigáss Klingons :D) where the rules are not as strict and the safety of the participants and public are not guaranteed.

    Who wins then?


  • #11
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Yes punching a concussed man in the head is wrong.

    Im the ignorant one.....

    Why get your panties in a twist over what two adults do with their spare time?


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  • #12
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    I think ill just headbutt this wall for a while......


  • #13
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Lets ban tiddlywinks too. I've had too many injuries playing it.

    Indeed, this is animal violence, not exactly tiddlywinks.

    Im sue you would happy to be punched in the back of the head when concussed.

    If you saw this in the street you would all the police and the guy would do serious time , be classed as a savage.


  • #14
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    Canis Lupus wrote: »
    Why get your panties in a twist over what two adults do with their spare time?

    Because its public and encourages idiots


  • #15
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    MrMatisse wrote: »

    Yes punching a concussed man in the head is wrong.

    Im the ignorant one.....

    Yeah that's exactly what the sport is about. :rolleyes:


  • #16
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    The Great Chinholio wrote: »
    I think ill just headbutt this wall for a while......

    A UFC fan ? That wont do much damage, go ahead


  • #17
    Tweedle Dumb
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭Tweedle Dumb


    'i don't understand it' BAN IT!

    well i never understood women, porn and computers, only one option left BAN THEM ALL!

    (gonna be some very lonely men)


  • #18
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Because its public and encourages idiots

    Why not ban rugby and football too? They're very violent with regular injuries. And cars, they cause lots of injury too. Alcohol is even worse.


  • #19
    bohsman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,881 ✭✭✭bohsman


    Maybe learn the rules before complaining and making yourself look stupid. Should we ban Gaelic Athletic Association because people are allowed to lock referees in car boots and tear each others testicles out?


  • #20
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Im sue you would happy to be punched in the back of the head when concussed.

    Just to let you know, punches to the back of the head are against the rules. And there are many many rules. But sure you already know this since you've studied the sport in the whole 5 minutes since you've heard of it.


  • #21
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    A UFC fan ? That wont do much damage, go ahead

    Nice. A sport with a massive following and thousands of competitors ranging from multiple olympians, teachers, lawyers and countless professions having their intelligence insulted by a yokel who doesnt know the sport or the rules. Go right ahead and have your sunday rant. The sport and its fans genuinely will give massive sh!ts


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  • #22
    mikemac1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    Your local club will give you a free first session, costs you nothing and you'll meet some new people

    The coach will answer all your questions and concerns

    Why not head along OP? :)


  • #23
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Because its public and encourages idiots

    Ah stop your bull.


  • #24
    Pottler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,073 ✭✭✭Pottler


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Because its public and encourages idiots
    So's the X-factor and you're not on about banning that.
    I think you have just not spent enough time out in the wilds. Stand outside your local chippers any time from 11.30 pm onwards, of a weekend eve, it will do wonders for improving your squeamishness levels.


  • #25
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    Canis Lupus wrote: »
    Ah stop your bull.

    Judging by the first few responses, seems my point has been proven

    Anyone who is not disgusted by that video has taken a few too many kicks to the head.


  • #26
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    The Great Chinholio wrote: »
    Nice. A sport with a massive following and thousands of competitors ranging from multiple olympians, teachers, lawyers and countless professions having their intelligence insulted by a yokel who doesnt know the sport or the rules. Go right ahead and have your sunday rant. The sport and its fans genuinely will give massive sh!ts

    Indeed, the ex cons and gang members too, dont forget them


  • #27
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    bohsman wrote: »
    Maybe learn the rules before complaining and making yourself look stupid. Should we ban Gaelic Athletic Association because people are allowed to lock referees in car boots and tear each others testicles out?

    I dont feel stupid. That is vicious scum bag behavior.


  • #28
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    Its amazing all of the responses have been agressive and insulting.

    Amazing coming from fans of such a 'sport':rolleyes:


  • #29
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Indeed, the ex cons and gang members too, dont forget them

    Show me 1 professional high level fighter whos either


  • #30
    bohsman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,881 ✭✭✭bohsman


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    I dont feel stupid. That is vicious scum bag behavior.

    So why not start a thread looking for Gaelic Athletic Association to be banned?


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  • #31
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    Dean09 wrote: »
    Yeah that's exactly what the sport is about. :rolleyes:

    I know.


  • #32
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    bohsman wrote: »
    So why not start a thread looking for Gaelic Athletic Association to be banned?


    Extreme violence its not the aim of the GAA


  • #33
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    Reading the responses, if your trying to give the impression that this is not entertainment for meat heads your not doing a great job.


  • #34
    bohsman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,881 ✭✭✭bohsman


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Extreme violence its not the aim of the GAA

    But those things are allowed in GAA, I know because I saw photos/video of it happening, as is running onto the pitch as a spectator and punching players. Doesn't seem right to me.


  • #35
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Reading the responses, if your trying to give the impression that this is not entertainment for meat heads your not doing a great job.
    Still waiting here. Google not helping?
    The Great Chinholio wrote: »
    Show me 1 professional high level fighter whos either


  • #36
    JRant
    Registered Users Posts: 13,145 ✭✭✭✭JRant


    MrMatisse wrote: »

    Because its public and encourages idiots

    Any other sports to add to your banned list?

    You'd see worse at any junior hurling game.

    Ger up the yard with ya. You clearly have zero understanding of this sport or why so many people like contact sports.

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



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  • #37
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Reading the responses, if your trying to give the impression that this is not entertainment for meat heads your not doing a great job.
    But you're doing a really good job at proving your ignorance. You're clearly just looking to rile up a few people and have no interest in hearing any argument in favour of the sport so why should people waste their time trying to convince you otherwise??


  • #38
    caspa307
    Registered Users Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭caspa307


    *grabs popcorn*


    just curious exactly what is it that is so bad about it in your opinion? is it the headshots? cos thats what i get from your argument, but its a well known fact that Boxers commonly suffer from major brain trauma, swelling and hemorrhaging of the brain. In state-sanctioned MMA competition there has been 1 recorded death in sixteen years. The fighter that died was Sammy Vasquez. It was reported that Vasquez had a pre-existing blood clot and underwent surgery to remove it. He then suffered another blood clot. This cause fluid to enter his brain and he had a stroke. He slipped into a coma until he died. There was also Douglas Dedge who died in Ukraine, but it is also rumored that he had a pre-existing condition. In the past sixteen years there have been over 110 recorded deaths in boxing. This number is astonishing. Boxing has claimed as much as 30 lives in one year and since 1890 there has not been a year without multiple recorded deaths due to boxing. so really is MMA(that's mixed martial arts) that bad if you compare it to boxing? i really think you should have maybe looked into this a bit more.


  • #39
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    OMG I've never heard of this sport before but thanks to you OP I am now a fan, I can't wait to spend all my savings on UFC merchandise and go out in the street and punch random people in the face.

    Thanks OP, you're the best.


  • #40
    bohsman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,881 ✭✭✭bohsman


    caspa307 wrote: »
    *grabs popcorn*


    just curious exactly what is it that is so bad about it in your opinion? is it the headshots?

    Seems his main problem are that punches to the back of the head and knees to the head are allowed.


  • #41
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    OMG I've never heard of this sport before but thanks to you OP I am now a fan, I can't wait to spend all my savings on UFC merchandise and go out in the street and punch random people in the face.

    Thanks OP, you're the best.

    My pleasure.


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  • #42
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    bohsman wrote: »
    Seems his main problem are that punches to the back of the head and knees to the head are allowed.

    Bear in mind around the ear is back of the head.


  • #43
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    The Great Chinholio wrote: »
    Still waiting here. Google not helping?

    Why qualify it as professional high level fighter?


  • #44
    JRant
    Registered Users Posts: 13,145 ✭✭✭✭JRant


    MrMatisse wrote: »

    Bear in mind around the ear is back of the head.

    ???
    Where are your ears?
    Most of us have them on the sides of our heads.
    Please post a pic as i'd love to see this :)

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



  • #45
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Why qualify it as professional high level fighter?

    Because every sport has every kind trying it out at the lowest level. Plus you specifically say "UFC" which is the promotion with the best fighters in the world so I want a UFC example.


  • #46
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    MrMatisse wrote: »

    Bear in mind around the ear is back of the head.
    As I already told you, punches to the back of the head are illegal in mma, so your point is invalid. Next?


  • #47
    caspa307
    Registered Users Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭caspa307


    also the guy at 0.26 in that video forrest griffen gave up being a law enforcement officer because he felt it was safer


  • #48
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    Heres a charming fellow

    http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/msn/anderson_silva_reveals_he_once_almost_killed_his_trainer/10678757


  • #49
    caspa307
    Registered Users Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭caspa307


    MrMatisse wrote: »
    Heres a charming fellow

    http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/msn/anderson_silva_reveals_he_once_almost_killed_his_trainer/10678757

    LOOOOOOOOOOOL that shows your level of knowledge right there!

    just google that mans name.......

    also ill see that vid and raise you these two charming boxers

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWQs8nMsZNg (chesora haye press confrence)


  • #50
    Pottler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,073 ✭✭✭Pottler


    Probably will get banned here anyway, sure our lot of muppets ban everything.


  • #51
    MrMatisse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭MrMatisse


    Dean09 wrote: »
    As I already told you, punches to the back of the head are illegal in mma, so your point is invalid. Next?[/QU


    http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/25/health/research/study-shows-changes-in-fighters-brains-before-symptoms.html?_r=1


    Case closed


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