Alex_mtl1406052441 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 MMA in the Olympics do you think it could ever happen? Just like boxing or wrestling, I think it would be great for the sport and I dont see why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
522120 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I really want it to happen, but it won't for a long time. At least not with the committee they have in place now. They say it's too violent and junk others problems would be 1) if they allow UFC fighters then AS GSP BJ would all be getting gold 2) If not then alot of people would not watch at all ( I would for sure but I'm a huge MMA fan) 3) The rules would be different from Japan to North America so which ones do you use 3b) Cage or ropes (my vote would be Cage) Although it would be awesome... it is not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randizzle_KO Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 It prolly could happen, but i dont think it would happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
res0 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 like boxers more than likely professional mma fighter would be disqualified from competing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDevil Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 i would like to see it on olympics but i seriosly doubt that never hapens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmctaggart08 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Dana would never let Fedor fight Brock for free are you guys kidding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everlast69 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Maybe when Dana White starts getting old, made his mark on the world and everyone gets he impression that MMA is a sport, then yeah, it might turn into an Olympic sport. But obviously, it would be like Olympic boxing - head gear etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorMccheez Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Don't they already have Judo and Tae Khwon Do and stuff in the olympics? If so then it's not a far stretch to allow MMA especially as fast growing of a 'world' sport as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legrosfleau Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 well i am not sure we would end seeing real champions, chances are at the finals we would get replacement because the champs are hurt. Remeber firsts UFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGsnail95 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 lol'd at poll results 14 to 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So_Amazing Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 lol'd at poll results 14 to 14 Umm well first of all id say that the UFC would not let their fighters fight, thats their decision. But Dream, Strikeforce and others would let them fight in the olympics, they have freedom, so why not?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_mtl1406052441 Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 well like i said in the 1st post, i think it could be like boxing/wrestling and only have amateur fighter, so no ufc/sf fighters. then like in boxing after the olympics they turn pro and sign with whoever they want. thats the way i see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So_Amazing Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 well like i said in the 1st post' date=' i think it could be like boxing/wrestling and only have amateur fighter, so no ufc/sf fighters. then like in boxing after the olympics they turn pro and sign with whoever they want. thats the way i see it.[/quote'] Its the promotions choice though, im sure SF or Dream will have no problem with Olympics as they let their fighters fight almost anywhere... If the UFC wants to be party poopers let them use their own toilet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMorganzola Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I think MMA could definitely be in the Olympics one day, but it would be a lot different than what we're used to. It would most likely be only amateur fighters and have a lot of different rules. I imagine there being headgear, shin pads, perhaps slightly heavier gloves, no elbows, maybe even no knees, shorter rounds, and a scoring system that's completely different from pro MMA. You would probably score a finite amount of points on a scoreboard for things like clean strikes, takedowns, close sub attempts, advancing position, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike58 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Its the promotions choice though' date=' im sure SF or Dream will have no problem with Olympics as they let their fighters fight almost anywhere... If the UFC wants to be party poopers let them use their own toilet![/quote'] you dont understand. Professional fighters (UFC, Strikeforce, Dream) would not be allowed to participate by the Olympic committee, just as professional boxers are not allowed to participate. It would have nothing to do with the promotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike58 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I think MMA could definitely be in the Olympics one day' date=' but it would be a lot different than what we're used to. It would most likely be only amateur fighters and have a lot of different rules. I imagine there being headgear, shin pads, perhaps slightly heavier gloves, no elbows, maybe even no knees, shorter rounds, and a scoring system that's completely different from pro MMA. You would probably score a finite amount of points on a scoreboard for things like clean strikes, takedowns, close sub attempts, advancing position, etc.[/quote'] This is probably right. MMA fighters can suffer quite a bit of damage in a fight, even when they win. You often see medical suspensions following events would would ruin the Olympic tournament. The Olympics are only 2 weeks long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmtl Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 You would never see it in the Olympics, too dangerous, reffing sanctioning etc would be an issue just would never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So_Amazing Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 You would never see it in the Olympics' date=' too dangerous, reffing sanctioning etc would be an issue just would never happen.[/quote'] Not to dangerous. Strikes from boxing just add kicks, Grappling from wrestling and Judo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmtl Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Not to dangerous. Strikes from boxing just add kicks' date=' Grappling from wrestling and Judo.[/quote'] Boxing in Olympics use headgear. Also they don't allow anyone pro in the Olympics in Boxing Judo if you watch it in the Olympics is simply throws no hitting. Wrestling in Olympics is just a grappling tourney once again no pros allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmctaggart08 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Boxing in Olympics use headgear. Also they don't allow anyone pro in the Olympics in Boxing Judo if you watch it in the Olympics is simply throws no hitting. Wrestling in Olympics is just a grappling tourney once again no pros allowed. Tell that to Kurt Angle lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike58 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Tell that to Kurt Angle lol ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmtl Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 When Angle won gold he did not turn PRO yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus77 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Do I want it to happen? Yes Will it happen? Probably Not If it does happen it will probably be so watered down and lame it would probably be unrecognizable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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