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The Showstoppa

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MMA as an Olympic sport?
« on: July 20, 2010, 11:50:37 AM »
Thoughts?
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2010, 11:53:32 AM »
i wouldn't argue with it
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2010, 11:55:55 AM »
Quote from: ThaRealist on July 20, 2010, 11:53:32 AM
i wouldn't argue with it

It just popped in my head.  Think about it, a lot of countries that really don't have much of a shot to win medals could easily produce guys who could compete at a high level.  Not to mention can you imagine how jacked up crowds would get for big bouts?
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2010, 11:56:33 AM »
Sure, why not. Fucking horse jumping and ping pong are.
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2010, 11:57:35 AM »
Quote from: mon_of_steele on July 20, 2010, 11:56:33 AM
Sure, why not. Fucking horse jumping and ping pong are.

haha, and isn't ballroom dancing too?  Jeez..... :-\
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2010, 12:01:05 PM »
Quote from: The Showstoppa on July 20, 2010, 11:57:35 AM
haha, and isn't ballroom dancing too?  Jeez..... :-\



Golf is now an olympic sport 8)
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2010, 12:02:41 PM »
Quote from: The Showstoppa on July 20, 2010, 11:50:37 AM
Thoughts?
Hell yea lets do it, they may have to put in a 85lb class for Ethiopians.
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The Showstoppa

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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2010, 12:03:14 PM »
Quote from: CalvinH on July 20, 2010, 12:01:05 PM


Golf is now an olympic sport 8)

As it damn well should have been years ago.  8)
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2010, 12:06:51 PM »
Wrestling = olympic sport
Boxing = olympic sport
TDK = olympic sport
karate = olympic sport (dont know)

and if we put them all togheter we have MMA so ......YES.
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2010, 12:11:08 PM »
Quote from: Swede! on July 20, 2010, 12:06:51 PM
Wrestling = olympic sport
Boxing = olympic sport
TDK = olympic sport
karate = olympic sport (dont know)

and if we put them all togheter we have MMA so ......YES.

Swede, I think the drug tests would hold you back... ;D
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2010, 12:12:25 PM »
Pankration (MMA) was one of the original Olympic sports.
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2010, 12:15:21 PM »
Quote from: The Showstoppa on July 20, 2010, 12:11:08 PM
Swede, I think the drug tests would hold you back... ;D

I was just holding the bong when I saw that post lol.

Ive actually set up a Punching Bag in my apartment ! its pretty light though lol.
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2010, 12:17:07 PM »
Quote from: Swede! on July 20, 2010, 12:15:21 PM
I was just holding the bong when I saw that post lol.

Ive actually set up a Punching Bag in my apartment ! its pretty light though lol.

Are you gonna get smoked up and post a vid of you doing the Johnny Falcon to the punching bag?  ;D
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2010, 12:21:50 PM »
If this happens Joe Weider will flip out he has been trying to get non-sport into the Olympics for years
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2010, 12:45:31 PM »
Quote from: Swede! on July 20, 2010, 12:06:51 PM
Wrestling = olympic sport
Boxing = olympic sport
TDK = olympic sport
karate = olympic sport (dont know)

and if we put them all togheter we have MMA so ......YES.

and all of those sports have been modified for the Olympic arena.  mma would have to use head gear, Olympic committee would eliminate any strikes to the head or face with knees or feet to reduce televised blood.  basically...they would turn it into jju with head gear.  just like bbing...it aint going to happen.  lastly...they would triple the ounces of those gloves they wear to the pt they would be like amateur boxing gloves. 
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2010, 12:49:24 PM »
Quote from: The Showstoppa on July 20, 2010, 11:55:55 AM
It just popped in my head.  Think about it, a lot of countries that really don't have much of a shot to win medals could easily produce guys who could compete at a high level.  Not to mention can you imagine how jacked up crowds would get for big bouts?

I think it would pretty much be between Brazil and the USA for top spot - every other country would be battling out for bronze.
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2010, 01:38:04 PM »
Quote from: BigJ on July 20, 2010, 12:49:24 PM
I think it would pretty much be between Brazil and the USA for top spot - every other country would be battling out for bronze.
Dont forget the Russians, you never know when they might shit out another Fedor.  ;D
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2010, 03:27:03 PM »
Quote from: BigJ on July 20, 2010, 12:49:24 PM
I think it would pretty much be between Brazil and the USA for top spot - every other country would be battling out for bronze.

russians and ukrainians are the best fighters on earth.  fact.
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2010, 03:34:53 PM »
The UFC wouldn't let their fighters do it.
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #19 on: July 20, 2010, 06:11:19 PM »
Quote from: FREAKgeek on July 20, 2010, 03:34:53 PM
The UFC wouldn't let their fighters do it.
pro athletes cant compete in amateur  events smart guy  8)
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #20 on: July 20, 2010, 06:12:03 PM »
Quote from: AC Slater on July 20, 2010, 03:27:03 PM
russians and ukrainians are the best fighters on earth.  fact.
agreed , josh rehaluk , baddest ukrainian on the planet
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #21 on: July 20, 2010, 06:17:19 PM »
Quote from: pugalist666 on July 20, 2010, 06:11:19 PM
pro athletes cant compete in amateur  events smart guy  8)
Uh, that's why Americans were sending their pro basketball players, because our amatuers were getting theirs asses kicked by Pros from other countries.
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FREAKgeek

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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2010, 09:06:35 AM »
Quote from: pugalist666 on July 20, 2010, 06:11:19 PM
pro athletes cant compete in amateur  events smart guy  8)

You can start your education here, son:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games#Amateurism_and_professionalism
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pugalist666

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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2010, 12:24:42 PM »
Quote from: Parker on July 20, 2010, 06:17:19 PM
Uh, that's why Americans were sending their pro basketball players, because our amatuers were getting theirs asses kicked by Pros from other countries.
ya guess . im wrong , its weird how basketball players can compete in Olympics but pro boxers cant , weird double standard 
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Re: MMA as an Olympic sport?
« Reply #24 on: July 23, 2010, 04:37:19 AM »
Quote from: Swede! on July 20, 2010, 12:06:51 PM
Wrestling = olympic sport
Boxing = olympic sport
TDK = olympic sport
karate = olympic sport (dont know)

and if we put them all togheter we have MMA so ......YES.

I'm an MMA fan but I must disagree that it should be an Olympic sport. NO WAY.

My rationale behind this;
The Olympics allows highly skilled, (genetically gifted) athletes, world-wide to showcase their talents in their chosen pursuits.  

Unfortunately, MMA does not in most cases represent the high level of skill required to particapate in the Olympics.  There are individuals that do posses a remarkable skill set, but there is an EXTREMELY small percentage.  (I accept that there are obvious cases who contradict this theory).  Some guys go to ground and have no clue what they are doing, or have absolutely NO stand-up whatsoever...look at Brock, UFC heavyweight champion, big, powerful, awesone wrestler, but on his feet, he looks like a fool.  Too too too many guys gas after ONE round.  I just don't see a high or broad skill set across the board, (barring a few individuals).  

Also, you must look at the practicalities....fighte rs get hurt in MMA, in a way that they don't in boxing, due to the various holds that can manipulate ones joints, powerful leg kicks, choke holds etc etc.  If Fighter A defeats fighter B in a tough close fight, realistically, is he capable of fighting again, later that day or early tomorrow due to likely injuries sustained?

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