[Fenrir]

Originally Posted by krazylarry

I think you can ground and pound in C. sambo.

That would be correct

[loopkin]

One of the serious obstacles that I see is that a good chunk of MMA fans are attracted to the sport becuase of the violence. They pay too see blood and guts, not an athletic competition.

[AA4142CA]

Originally Posted by loopkin

Yep, that's what I'm talking about. You have the same kind of freedom in combat techniques, yet the gear and the rules make it safer.

well its a national and not comercial sport afterall

[smc]

Originally Posted by loopkin

One of the serious obstacles that I see is that a good chunk of MMA fans are attracted to the sport becuase of the violence. They pay too see blood and guts, not an athletic competition.

I've never seen guts in an MMA fight, and there isn't usually a lot of blood involved. Sometimes, but not always.

People like MMA because of a mixture of both athleticism, technique, and people getting ktfo.

You must not have read my last post, so i'll ask you again, what is the point of this thread?

Also, why did you post this in the Heavyweights?

[loopkin]

Originally Posted by AA4142CA

well its a national and not comercial sport afterall

I thin safety can potentially mean broader acceptance ---> more money for fighters

[loopkin]

Originally Posted by smc

That's why it is what it is, Sambo. It's not MMA.

What is the point of this thread? Do you think that MMA is unsafe without gear?

Do you think MMA isn't enough "like a sport" and should change?

A fight is not about showcasing your techniques and athleticism. You don't need two people to do that.

A fight is about making the other person quit, or putting them into a state in which they have no choice.

Yes, all of the above

Why is this in the Heavyweights?

Where do u think it should be?

[smc]

Originally Posted by loopkin

I thin safety can potentially mean broader acceptance ---> more money for fighters

I think safety will mean a lot less money for fighters. No one wants to pay to see sparring matches. You still haven't answered my questions, I guess you are ignoring me.

I think this question is better suited for another forum (although i'm still not quite sure what you are trying to say, do you want Sambo to replace MMA?).

Edit: You did answer me, but not very clearly. So you agree with all of my assertions? Or yes to my questions?

[bignate55]

Would NEVER be big or popular in the States

[R3D D3ViL]

Combat Sambo= MMA


This is why Fedor looks so smooth and light on his feet when he fights. Combat Sambo is second nanture to him therefor he dominates MMA.

Combat Sambo = MMA regardless of the differences in rules.

[Nicain]

I'd like to see this start to be televised state side.