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Speaks2

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9. UFC

Reply to wcmagumba (Original post)

Sun Jun 14, 2026, 09:54 PM

Sunday

Been a long time since I've seen one of the fights (before the UFC went all right wing). Before we even had the name MMA, we were still working out names (NHB, Cross Training, ...)

I have trained with some professional MMA people. The one thing I saw was that everyone who did it loved doing it. A lot of boxers are there as a job. It's the only way out of poverty for some. The MMA people just loved what they did.

I was younger then and enjoyed being hit as well as hitting in a controlled environment. It's like chopping onions after a hard day. Just let it all go and be in the moment.

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These "people"... GiqueCee Yesterday #27

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Nor me. Very barbaric. 3catwoman3 Sunday #19

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I was invited to watch an evening of fights once, years ago quakerboy Sunday #7

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That's what the late John McCain called it. DinahMoeHum Sunday #16

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Why don't they wear gloves on their feet? kentuck Sunday #14

I read some where that the purpose of the gloves... reACTIONary Sunday #20

That may be? kentuck Yesterday #28

From what I've heard, and from your description.... reACTIONary 23 hrs ago #29

I'm with you. We refused to even watch. n/t PatrickforB Sunday #15

I grew up watching boxing in the 70's and 80's. This is now the market for fights. It's just entertainment. Melon Sunday #17

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Real life Idiocracy. spudspud Sunday #22

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