Quote Originally Posted by Gerall
I have been watching MMA since the early years where you got the underground tapes from a video store. Couldnt have them on the shelves. Prior to that I did go to most of the closed circuit matches. What turned my against boxing is that the judging became much like figure skating, based on history, reputation, and expectations, as opposed to who actually won the match. Too many obvious policical decisions drove me away.
Hey Gerall,

Let's not kid ourselves, MMA has it's share of politics too. The previous convo Kex and I were having about Machida reflects a most basic business politik but it goes further. The UFC has always had a bit, from the stranglehold the Gracie family exerted to the current titl scene and virtually anything that comes out of Dana White's mouth regarding Fedor Emilianenko.

Still, on the whole, it is a refreshing change and I love the fcat that within the timeframe of a few second match the entire championship landscape can change.