MMA is for barbarians with room temperature IQs

[Theo_Huxtable]

Art, no offense, but grow some bruh. The shit ain't that deep. If it ain't for you, it ain't for you. But don't chastise people doing doing or enjoying it.​

 

[Art Vandelay]

Art, no offense, but grow some bruh. The shit ain't that deep. If it ain't for you, it ain't for you. But don't chastise people doing doing or enjoying it.​

It most certainly ain't that deep. Nothing to do with "growing some."

 

[kes1111]

https://www.youtube.com/user/FightSportTV
https://vimeo.com/channels/112075

 

[THE DRIZZY]

Someone has to remind them that their brain is in their head.

 

[Art Vandelay]

Young dumb and full of cum. Who wouldn't jump at the opportunity to knock fuckas out for a living or working a regular job? Especially now with the widespread popularity of the sport and minor celebrity to gain. With natural fighting instinct on top of a lot of hard work training, could come a opportunity to parlay that into millions.

Are you kidding?

I'd rather be Mike Wilbon than Junior Seau, Johnny Cochran than Muhammad Ali, an of the millions of nameless professionals than the thousands of retired NFL players and fighters who you don't see suffering when the spotlight moves to the next guy.

More than anything, I want to see kids who believe they can actually grow up and do something with their minds. The millions are a fascade-- the vast majority of players end up broke with medical problems.

I'd much rather be a football player than a fighter and the dangers of fighting should be well-known by now. (Again, I'd rather be a professional with a real and safe career than either.) This has been a huge story in football recently and you seem totally oblivious.

Chris Borland won't be the last to retire early due to safety concerns
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland is retiring from football at age 24, due to concerns over the head trauma associated with the game, he told Outside the Lines.
by Doug Farrar
Posted: Tue Mar. 17, 2015

OT Anthony Davis retires at 25, 4th 49er to retire this offseason
By Mark Sandritter
June 5, 2015

San Francisco 49ers right tackle Anthony Davis has decided to retire. The 25-year-old Davis is widely regarded as one of the best right tackles in the NFL, and he becomes the fourth 49er to retire this offseason.

Davis joins Patrick Willis, Chris Borland and Justin Smith in retirement. At 25, Davis' announcement comes as a surprise to many. Like Borland, Davis made the decision based heavily on his long-term health. While he is walking away from football this season, there is a chance he could return. In a statement announcing the decision, Davis said he will "take a year or so away from the NFL." Here is the full statement, via Adam Schefter of ESPN:

After a few years of thought, I've decided it will be best for me to take a year or so away from the NFL. This will be a time for me to allow my Brain and Body a chance to heal. I know many won't understand my decision, that's ok.

I hope you too have the courage to live your life how you planned it when day dreaming to yourself growing up. Your Life is Your dream and you have the power to control that dream. Im simply doing what's best for my body as well as my mental health at this time in my life.​

Whether he decides to return down the road remains to be seen. But it appears he will sit out at least the 2015 season and possibly longer. A first-round pick in 2010, Davis has been a key contributor for the 49ers. He stepped into the starting lineup as a rookie and has consistently performed well. He started every game during the first four years of his career. Injuries derailed his 2014 season and h,e was limited to just seven games.

Davis signed a five-year, $33 million extension in 2013 and had five years remaining on his deal. He was scheduled to earn a base salary of $1.85 million next season, according to Spotrac. His deal included a $7.5 million signing bonus, some of which he might be required to return to the team.

The absence of Davis on the offensive line will leave another major hole for the 49ers to fill next season. Coming off an 8-8 year with a coaching change and several key departures, 2015 figures to be a major transition year for San Francisco.

 

[Art Vandelay]

They should all be banned.

I grew up on Tyson fights. I understand the entertainment value. But these activities have no place in a civilized society.

It is bloodsport. Fighting and football are mainly underprivileged people without many other options being treated like Michael Vick's dogs in hopes of making a living. These people are subjected to life-altering and sometimes life-ending damage. It's not just a matter of taste.

 

[Costanza]

Boxing really should be illegal.