wolunt Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 MMA Fighters and Why Personality Matters (Or Does It?) By James Ryan Human nature dictates that we tend to like people that most remind us of ourselves. Not necessarily in appearance (I know what you?re thinking?James Ryan and Brad Pitt must be like two peas in a pod). I?m referring of course, to personality. I took an on-line quiz once that matched up my ?management personality? with a famous leader in history. I?ll let you stew on that one for a minute or two first. This generalization is not set in stone of course, as each human being is different in a variety of ways. Some things however, aren?t as different as you may think. Assuming that you are not the self-loathing type who possesses incredibly low confidence and self-esteem, then the reality is that you would likely be drawn to a another person based on a human ?connection.? We are drawn to values and personal characteristics that remind us of ourselves and of our own moral beliefs. For example, if you are a huge believer in sportsmanship and honor (notice the use of the ?u,? eh?), then some fighters like Shinya Aoki or Tito Ortiz may be a major turn-off for you, and you would in turn, boo them at any given chance Rest of article at - • View topic - MMA Fighters and Why Personality Matters (Or Does It?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicIzMySavior Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 good read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LegoPig Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Would people pay to watch a chance of Brock getting knocked out if he was a bore like GSP or Silva? Not a chance in hell. The UFC needs some personalities, otherwise it would be generic nice guy v generic nice guy all the time and nobody would care. Boxing is full of personalities and thats what gets people hyped up for fights. And that is a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonydixon2 Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Would people pay to watch a chance of Brock getting knocked out if he was a bore like GSP or Silva? Not a chance in hell. The UFC needs some personalities' date=' otherwise it would be generic nice guy v generic nice guy all the time and nobody would care. Boxing is full of personalities and thats what gets people hyped up for fights. And that is a fact.[/quote'] Maybe I'm part of a rare bunch, but I watch MMA for the competition and the sport it self. Sure having people to cheer and jeer over their personality and attitude is a topping on the cake. That being said though I would still spend just as money on the sport if there wasn't any of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossack Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 good read, thanks for posting. I gotta say I agree with TonyDixon2 on this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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