"When all we can do measure how much of a man someone is beacuse they can beat another in a controlled fight with a refere is a warped and shallow sense of manhod."
When all we can do is measure how much of a man someone is because they can beat another man in a controlled environment with a ball, with gloves, with a ball and stick, with a ball they kick, with a ball they throw through a hole... Men measure each other by being better than one another. The entire world loves a winner. No one cares about the loser. Its mankind. Call it sad if you will, but in doing so realize your expression of lack of faith in mankind.
"While some mma may very well be in it for the pure sport, again I say sport of fighting it is not a measure like street fighting."
No one said its a measure like street fighting, everyone just says its better than NOT FIGHTING.
"but to put yourself up on a pedastal becuse you entered a ring while others choose not to does not make you any better, stronger, or more of a man."
But to be proud of your accomplishments is normal behavior. The average ring fighter trains 3x as much as your average TCMAer, and this dedication deserves attention as well. The fact that they step in the ring and put themselves and their reputation on the line needs to be recognized. Lack of personal gains tends to lead to jealousy and the attempted belittling of the accomplishments of others....
"If anything it is the humble man who walks away that impresses me.."
Big words from someone who just finished bragging about his UFC fighter.
"i would show them 8 hours of animal porn and beheadings in a single sitting then make them write a paper about italy." -GDA
"he said there were tons of mantids fornicating everywhere. While he was there, he was sending me photos of mantis porn regularly." - Gene Ching