Bigga
Well-Known Member
I've enjoyed reading the opinions of both disciplines in this thread. Both are valid for the reasons they hold.
Now, this may be flawed to the thinking of some but, for me, boxing is a 2 dimensional sport in comparison to MMA's 3D. The wide range of skill set needed to compete and be effective in MMA, is mindblowing. But, like in any sport, you get some really sh*te match ups. Fighters that revert to survival mode, swing punchers that may as well brawl on the street. Fighters that just lie on each other after gassing out in the first round. Fighters that try not to engage too much unless it's too their advantage.
I mentions these things in MMA, but they are also present in boxing. Wild swingers, boxers that tie up the opponent constantly, boxers punching themselves out after a few rounds and boxers that are on their toes looking to counter.
I like both disciplines, but they have their faults. But, I like to gravitate to something I would use in a street fight (we all stop to watch them, come on!) and I have to think about how many times fights end up on the floor (a hell of a lot) what would give me the advantage. I'd rather choke someone out, than knock them out. That way I know that I've done little damage.
Saying that, watching excellent boxers in tight situations is on another level. But, that's rare, these days. Watching two MMA fighters counter each other's moves and transitioning into the next position is almost as fantastic, BUT happens much more often.
Hard to split, but I edge it to MMA.
Now, this may be flawed to the thinking of some but, for me, boxing is a 2 dimensional sport in comparison to MMA's 3D. The wide range of skill set needed to compete and be effective in MMA, is mindblowing. But, like in any sport, you get some really sh*te match ups. Fighters that revert to survival mode, swing punchers that may as well brawl on the street. Fighters that just lie on each other after gassing out in the first round. Fighters that try not to engage too much unless it's too their advantage.
I mentions these things in MMA, but they are also present in boxing. Wild swingers, boxers that tie up the opponent constantly, boxers punching themselves out after a few rounds and boxers that are on their toes looking to counter.
I like both disciplines, but they have their faults. But, I like to gravitate to something I would use in a street fight (we all stop to watch them, come on!) and I have to think about how many times fights end up on the floor (a hell of a lot) what would give me the advantage. I'd rather choke someone out, than knock them out. That way I know that I've done little damage.
Saying that, watching excellent boxers in tight situations is on another level. But, that's rare, these days. Watching two MMA fighters counter each other's moves and transitioning into the next position is almost as fantastic, BUT happens much more often.
Hard to split, but I edge it to MMA.