I’ve been a UFC fan for about 25 years. Despite all the shit that has been going on with Dana and Trump, I’ve tried to stick with it. Even bought a Paramount sub to continue watching. But I’m having a super-hard time with all the fighters being required to say something to the effect of “First of all I need to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ”.
This seems like a big push by Dana and right-wing politics to force some weird religious reckoning on fight fans, and casual viewers alike.
Do they think that a huge cadre of rando-fans will be like, “Oh shit, I should go to church tomorrow, because I need to spread the Gospel after Danny Badass told me to thank Jesus” after watching a fight?
Thoughts? Opinions? Left and right encouraged. I really want a cross-section of both sides here. Thanks!
It’s extremely common in boxing too. Don’t think this one is a conspiracy. A lot of religious people out there.
Athletes as a group tend to be very superstitious (lucky socks, etc.). Tend to be more religious.
Athletes that constantly sustain brain damage through massive daily concussive impact tend to be more religious.
FTFY.
People who hurt other people for money have no morals? I am shocked i tell you.
You don’t find many right-wing atheists, I wonder why that is.
Anyway, supporting UFC enables and enriches the machine of right-wing religious oppression. It’s nice that you’re starting to see that now, but in my mind there is no moral way to watch UFC. If you want to watch people beat each other up, maybe go to local fights or something? Even then, those people are all trying to make their way into the ‘Murica Jeezus meat grinder.
I think you’re overestimating (or maybe underestimating?) Danny Badass’ role in it. He just really is that dumb from all the voluntary head trauma. For a less badass example, think of someone like Tim Tebow. It’s pretty common behavior among people with brain damage.
I only like the first few with royce. Man that sumo wrestler was amazing and the gate bs clearly kept the guy from getting pulverized. So basically after the first 5 I was out. But oh man back before time limits and weight classes it was amazing.
UFC quit being UFC a long time ago. How can you declare someone the ‘Ultimate Fighter’ when you force their opponent follow some silly rules? I get safety and all, but sometimes the road to the top involves having your arm broken and choosing to keep going (Don Frye was a beast).
Now it feels more like watching boxing or maybe kickboxing.
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I think this is the most personally upsetting and unempathetic comment I’ve ever read on this website, certainly more than OP’s “I’d like a diverse range of opinions on this topic, thank you”. Do you think OP is more likely to self-reflect or question the ethics of combat sports after this? Is the world more or less in need of therapy since pressing Send?
Wishing you well.
Nice bait, but a little long
UFC isn’t a sport, sorry. People hitting each other for money, it should be prohibited.
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Go read the side bar. It explicitly says posts discussing frustrations are acceptable.
And beyond UFC, people I nvoking god for their hard-earned success is very frustrating to me. Whether it’s the athletes thanking whatever god for their win (what does that say about the loser? Arrogance.) or anyone else.
