Mile High Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 10-15 years ago my answer probably would have been boxing, with UFC still kinda in it's early stages of developing. But now, which do you prefer? Personally I like watching the UFC better. Anyone else watch?
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 UFC >>> Boxing. Although I do like watching the lighter weight classes in boxing, they always seem to just beat the piss out of each other.
sweet baboo Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 UFC...skill level is also higher, though that might be because i understand grappling better than boxing
slothrop Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 I just watched the recent UFC show on Spike showing Rocye Gracie's fights in the mid 90's. That dude was skilled! He took on guys 40 lbs heavier and submitted them. ONce he got him on the ground he was ike a snake wrapping himself around its prey. No matter what the other fighter did it just got worse for him. He submitted Ken Shamrock in about 45 seconds. I guess Gracie is coming back to fight Matt Hughs. I think it will be Gracie's first defeat because now the UFC has 5 minute rounds. When Gracie fought there were no rounds - allowing Gracie to use his strategy.
Tux of Borg Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 I met Rocye Gracie twice while i was in the army. I was surprised by how little he was. BTW... Gracie will be fighting in UFC 60.
Pete Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 UFC! I love the UFC and hardly watch boxing anymore right now. Not to mention a UFC fighter would kick a boxers ass IMO.
meazza Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 10-15 years ago my answer probably would have been boxing, with UFC still kinda in it's early stages of developing. But now, which do you prefer? Personally I like watching the UFC better. Anyone else watch? 668830[/snapback] A Haitian guy who lives in my suburb and also went to the same college as me , David Loiseau is in UFC. I don't follow it closely but i've seen some fights here and there. I think UFC is great until the submissions. Although submissions are rather difficult, they can get pretty long and sometimes end up lasting full rounds of just submissions. The standing up combat though is cool because you get to mix many styles.
slothrop Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 I met Rocye Gracie twice while i was in the army. I was surprised by how little he was. BTW... Gracie will be fighting in UFC 60. 668883[/snapback] Do you think Gracie stands a chance against Hughes? With his age combined with the rule changes since Gracie fought I think that Hughes will win very easily. But, Gracie was frickin' dominate in his day, so if he has stayed in shape maybe he can do it.
Mile High Posted April 24, 2006 Author Posted April 24, 2006 Do you think Gracie stands a chance against Hughes? With his age combined with the rule changes since Gracie fought I think that Hughes will win very easily. But, Gracie was frickin' dominate in his day, so if he has stayed in shape maybe he can do it. 668968[/snapback] Yeah he stands a chance. I was thinking he was going to win. If they go down on the matt, it's over.
slothrop Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 Yeah he stands a chance. I was thinking he was going to win. If they go down on the matt, it's over. 669131[/snapback] However, todays fighters are much more well rounded and Hughes is an excelent grappler. Combine that with the fact that Gracie's stand-up is non-existent. I am tempted to pay for the pay-per-view to watch it. However the spectre of quick fight makes me hesitant.
Mile High Posted April 25, 2006 Author Posted April 25, 2006 You guys watch the reality show? I can't wait to see Ortiz pound on Shamrock again.
Alaska Darin Posted April 25, 2006 Posted April 25, 2006 UFC is everything boxing wishes it could be. Honest, hard core, with athletes who can actually be interviewed after a contest. I grew up with boxing but I couldn't tell you the last time I took it seriously. Don King and his scummer buddies have completely wrecked a very good sport. Dana and company have done a terrific job with UFC. The reality show was a stroke of genius, as was using Spike to broadcast some free events. Great PPV with Arlovski/Silva. Andre was on early and looked like he was going to win easily (as has been his M.O) but he ate one and ended up losing the belt. Great fight.
Mile High Posted April 25, 2006 Author Posted April 25, 2006 UFC is everything boxing wishes it could be. Honest, hard core, with athletes who can actually be interviewed after a contest. I grew up with boxing but I couldn't tell you the last time I took it seriously. Don King and his scummer buddies have completely wrecked a very good sport. Dana and company have done a terrific job with UFC. The reality show was a stroke of genius, as was using Spike to broadcast some free events. Great PPV with Arlovski/Silva. Andre was on early and looked like he was going to win easily (as has been his M.O) but he ate one and ended up losing the belt. Great fight. 669581[/snapback] The Ortiz fight (under card) went the distance, right? It sounded awesome.
Alaska Darin Posted April 25, 2006 Posted April 25, 2006 The Ortiz fight (under card) went the distance, right? It sounded awesome. 669590[/snapback] It did. Forrest Griffin really showed me something in that one.
Dan Gross Posted April 25, 2006 Posted April 25, 2006 The heck with them both. I'll take Chess boxing over either of them any day.
sweet baboo Posted April 25, 2006 Posted April 25, 2006 A Haitian guy who lives in my suburb and also went to the same college as me , David Loiseau is in UFC. I don't follow it closely but i've seen some fights here and there. I think UFC is great until the submissions. Although submissions are rather difficult, they can get pretty long and sometimes end up lasting full rounds of just submissions. The standing up combat though is cool because you get to mix many styles. 668902[/snapback] the submissions is the most exciting part...the fact that it takes so long makes it exciting...it's like watching a chess match, you need to plan every move ahead and anticipate what your opponent is going to do...one minor slip, arm slightly out too far or neck angled wrong and bam, you're submitted Do you think Gracie stands a chance against Hughes? With his age combined with the rule changes since Gracie fought I think that Hughes will win very easily. But, Gracie was frickin' dominate in his day, so if he has stayed in shape maybe he can do it. 668968[/snapback] another reason why Gracie can't stand a chance anymore is, everyone started learning brazilian jiujitsu to add to their standing combat style...unless gracie learned some thai kickboxing or something, he'd better get hughes down to the ground quick 5 minute rounds are still ridiculous though...we used to do 2 minute rotations of grappling, and after the first 2, you'd be gasping for air
ans4e64 Posted April 25, 2006 Posted April 25, 2006 UFC i love watchin boxing but only those once every 2 years fights, all the rest i could care less, i can watch the no names that do ultimate fighting
R. Rich Posted April 25, 2006 Posted April 25, 2006 I prefer boxing, minus the heavyweight division, which is more pathetic than UFC.
cromagnum Posted April 25, 2006 Posted April 25, 2006 I used to watch boxing...... Ufc fighting is great, just started watching....I have been in more then a few scraps, but never had my face dented with elbows, this show is violently good....
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