Is UFC/MMA Going To Be Bigger Than Boxing??

Bread · 07-15-09, 05:02 PM

Already is in my balls.

jayc88 · 07-15-09, 05:04 PM

maybe in the states , but its not very popular in most parts of europe

SBR Lou · 07-15-09, 05:07 PM

If we look at the PPV numbers, boxing is still well ahead. I don't know that it will ever become bigger in that sense, but maybe more prevalent conversation wise among the 20 to 30 something crowd. Overall I just think boxing is far more visible a sport worldwide.

Bread · 07-15-09, 05:09 PM

Boxing is boring. Grew up watching it. Got hooked on MMA. Watched a boxing match recently and when one guy got knocked down I shouted GET HIM!!

But no...they give him a 10-count to clear the cobwebs. Bore me to fukkn tears.

donjuan · 07-15-09, 05:15 PM

Probably already is bigger in the US. In most of the rest of the world, it's not even close.

jayc88 · 07-15-09, 05:26 PM

i'm from europe and the first time i've ever heard of ufc/mma was when i was reading one of breads ufc threads.

Bread · 07-15-09, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by jayc88

i'm from europe and the first time i've ever heard of ufc/mma was when i was reading one of breads ufc threads.

YES!

ABEHONEST · 07-15-09, 05:34 PM

OKAY,SOCCER IS THE "MOST" POPULAR SPORT WORLDWIDE .
Personally ,I can't stand it .Too foreign for me ,and bouncing a ball off of your head,sorry !

Within 10 years I would not doubt UFC,MMA being the number 1 one on one Sport in the World !

yisman · 07-15-09, 05:55 PM

What do you mean "going to be"? It already is, at least where I am.

j0hnnyv · 07-15-09, 05:59 PM

ufc is going to be mentioned in the same sentence as mlb,nba,nfl,nhl eventually. its getting more and more mainstream all the time. that last ppv ufc 100 was broadcast in a shitload of diff countries and languages. sky is the limit. boxing is way dead and its sad to say but im not complaining. mma and the ufc in particular is the shittt

t-bone · 07-15-09, 06:41 PM

I hope not

KingRevolver · 07-15-09, 06:52 PM

The UFC will never have memorable fights like boxing does that are ingrained in our minds. Sorry.

flyingillini · 07-15-09, 06:55 PM

Already is

RogueJuror · 07-15-09, 06:55 PM

that crap bores me

ABEHONEST · 07-15-09, 06:59 PM

Sorry Kingdom,but [someday] when a 6'8 inch Russian "beast" [undefeated]meet's an equal bad-ass,[undefeated]be it Brazilian,American,or Chinese ,it will be a World Shaking Event !

[just one example]

Matt Rain · 07-15-09, 07:00 PM

Not sure why this topic always comes up. They're totally different sports and they will co-exist as long as they're viable. UFC still has a lot of room to grow while boxing has been established for well over a century.

Is MMA going to be bigger than boxing? Maybe, maybe not. It's completely irrelevant.

KingRevolver · 07-15-09, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by Matt Rain

Not sure why this topic always comes up. They're totally different sports and they will co-exist as long as they're viable. UFC still has a lot of room to grow while boxing has been established for well over a century.

Is MMA going to be bigger than boxing? Maybe, maybe not. It's completely irrelevant.

Solid post, nephew.

The HOFF · 07-15-09, 07:02 PM

I think it quickly is becoming bigger than boxing. The average sports fan can't name any other boxers than the Klitschko brothers, Floyd Jr and Pacman. Once the heavyweight division of boxing dissolved, so did a lot of interest.

The UFC has been huge in other countries. I believe both cards sold out in Canada, they sold out all of their UK cards and also sold out the Germany card. Dana White continues to expand with TV deals in China and other countries. He's eventually trying to get a live show in Japan.

jjgold · 07-15-09, 08:01 PM

Boxing is lacking stars and personalities. What really killed boxing is the lack of a white star fighter, also to many Latins killed the sport.

pavyracer · 07-15-09, 08:03 PM

Never. Boxers are philanthropists. MMA fighters are misogynists.

j0hnnyv · 07-15-09, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by KingRevolver

The UFC will never have memorable fights like boxing does that are ingrained in our minds. Sorry.

epic fail post of the year^^^^

i can name way more memorable ones for mma than I can boxing. thats too easy.

Matt Rain · 07-15-09, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

Never. Boxers are philanthropists. MMA fighters are misogynists.

Interesting theory, Dr. pavy.

KingRevolver · 07-15-09, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by j0hnnyv

epic fail post of the year^^^^

i can name way more memorable ones for mma than I can boxing. thats too easy.

If you say so.

UFC appeals to people with no attention span. Why do you think Bread is a huge fan?

It's not a sweet science like boxing is.

KingRevolver · 07-15-09, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Boxing is lacking stars and personalities. What really killed boxing is the lack of a white star fighter, also to many Latins killed the sport.

WTF are you talking about Gold?

You're telling me there's been no good boxing the last 50 years?? That's basically what you're saying when you say the lack of a White star is what's killed the sport.

pavyracer · 07-15-09, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by j0hnnyv

epic fail post of the year^^^^

i can name way more memorable ones for mma than I can boxing. thats too easy.

What's the Thrilla and a Killa in Manila of UFC?

Brock Lesnar sitting on top of Frank Mir for 2 minutes and punching him in the face in a head lock? This was not exciting like a boxing match. It was like clubbing a cat or a dog in your garage.

KingRevolver · 07-15-09, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

What's the Thrilla and a Killa in Manila of UFC?

JohnnyV just got owned. There isn't one, Pavy.

j0hnnyv · 07-15-09, 08:17 PM

paver speaks of a recent example that is not even close to most memorable fight.

just forget it. next year revolver will be ufc's biggest fan wearing all tapout clothing

KingRevolver · 07-15-09, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by j0hnnyv

paver speaks of a recent example that is not even close to most memorable fight.

just forget it. next year revolver will be ufc's biggest fan wearing all tapout clothing

I don't mind watching some of the fights - some are entertaining. I just think it pales in comparison to the Sweet Science.

In fact, I saw the first 5 UFC's...I doubt a lot of the UFC fans here even know about those. It started off interesting - no weight classes - and it was more about fighting styles. They were tournaments. Fighters would have to fight several times in one night. They usually had to be held in some shithole in the South 'cause none of the other states would allow it.

Bread · 07-15-09, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by KingRevolver

If you say so.

UFC appeals to people with no attention span. Why do you think Bread is a huge fan?

It's not a sweet science like boxing is.

You're half right/half wrong here.

I have a miniscule attn span and that does turn me towards MMA vs. boxing I suppose. But a bigger reason is because when I street fight I'm not a boxer. I enjoy putting people in wicked submission holds.

And there are no refs for you to tap in street fights

*snap*

KingRevolver · 07-15-09, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by Bread

You're right/I'm wrong.

I have a miniscule attn span and that does turn me towards MMA vs. boxing I suppose. But a bigger reason is because I have a small penis.

And there are no refs that check your size in the streets

RogueJuror · 07-15-09, 08:55 PM

bread you just reminded me of that jackass that use to say 'i sappose'

Bread · 07-15-09, 08:56 PM

Uh huh

RogueJuror · 07-15-09, 09:00 PM

i sappose

saminex · 07-16-09, 12:27 AM

i believe its bigger already, seeing how it gets way more buy rates on average than boxing.