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Locke · 03-31-2008, 10:12 AM

I was having a intellectual debate with an associate the other day, and the 'fad' of MMA arose. Now, I'm no fight fan by any means, I dont really care for UFC or Boxing, but my associate was extolling upon me the virtues of MMA and UFC.

Now, first of all, he was somewhat incensed that some people consider it a fad. Apparently it is the premier up and coming sport that shall define our times.

Or some such nonsense at any rate.

Now, I dont consider two half naked dudes in a cage about to get it on as a form of reliable entertainment. I mean, this event could go either way, they could kill each other or they could find instant, intense passionate love.

I for one, am not willing to take the risk that the latter might occur and tune in to find out.

Now, my rational and well thought out argument was that it cannot be considered a premier sport for the ages unless it can be made into a "Rocky" film.

Rocky 8: The Italian Stallion Meets the Octagon

Alright, promising premise, I'll grant you that. But can you see The Italian Stallion's ancient ass getting into Ultimate Fighting? Will he be trained by the ghost of Mickey and the Zen-like re-incarnations of Pauly and Apollo Creed?

This brings us to the question of whether or not Ghost Mickey even knows anything about MMA and whether or not he can get 'Rock' through this one final challenge. I for one, have my doubts.

Furthermore, there are precious few Russian machines in UFC. He'd probably end up fighting a French guy. Now, I can get into watching a french guy get worked, but lets be honest here, French fighters are hard to take seriously.

I would then suggest that, if the Villain sucks, it cannot be viably made into a Rocky Film and thus is not a premiere sport.

It was then brought to my attention that a recently released Rocky Film, "Rocky Balboa" came out with a pure weaksauce villain. Did anyone know about this? How was this allowed to happen? Did Sly have some serious bills to pay that "The Contender" couldnt cover?

Unfortunately, this has opened the floodgates allowing essentially anything to be worked into a Rocky film and we shall now be inundated with Premiere Sports.

That is all.

03-31-2008, 10:12 AM	#292
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	I was having a intellectual debate with an associate the other day, and the 'fad' of MMA arose. Now, I'm no fight fan by any means, I dont really care for UFC or Boxing, but my associate was extolling upon me the virtues of MMA and UFC. Now, first of all, he was somewhat incensed that some people consider it a fad. Apparently it is the premier up and coming sport that shall define our times. Or some such nonsense at any rate. Now, I dont consider two half naked dudes in a cage about to get it on as a form of reliable entertainment. I mean, this event could go either way, they could kill each other or they could find instant, intense passionate love. I for one, am not willing to take the risk that the latter might occur and tune in to find out. Now, my rational and well thought out argument was that it cannot be considered a premier sport for the ages unless it can be made into a "Rocky" film. Rocky 8: The Italian Stallion Meets the Octagon Alright, promising premise, I'll grant you that. But can you see The Italian Stallion's ancient ass getting into Ultimate Fighting? Will he be trained by the ghost of Mickey and the Zen-like re-incarnations of Pauly and Apollo Creed? This brings us to the question of whether or not Ghost Mickey even knows anything about MMA and whether or not he can get 'Rock' through this one final challenge. I for one, have my doubts. Furthermore, there are precious few Russian machines in UFC. He'd probably end up fighting a French guy. Now, I can get into watching a french guy get worked, but lets be honest here, French fighters are hard to take seriously. I would then suggest that, if the Villain sucks, it cannot be viably made into a Rocky Film and thus is not a premiere sport. It was then brought to my attention that a recently released Rocky Film, "Rocky Balboa" came out with a pure weaksauce villain. Did anyone know about this? How was this allowed to happen? Did Sly have some serious bills to pay that "The Contender" couldnt cover? Unfortunately, this has opened the floodgates allowing essentially anything to be worked into a Rocky film and we shall now be inundated with Premiere Sports. That is all. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.