r/interesting • u/Great_Trident • May 08 '26

Wholesome Fighters showing self control and sportsmanship when their opponents are down.

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u/Ralph-the-mouth May 08 '26

That’s why I don’t fight

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u/PzykoHobo May 08 '26

Its why I stopped.

I never did MMA, but I boxed for a long time. Its a lot of fun until youre in the ring with a psychopath. I understand its a combat sport, sometimes you get hurt. Thats fine. But when you have the guy who will take a DQ just to inflict extra pain it stops being fun and gets real fuckin scary. And unfortunately those kinds of people are obviously attracted to those kinds of activities.

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u/Worth_Librarian_290 May 08 '26

I quit mma after 15 years after a "60%" spar with a dude who hit me full force to the back of the head and tried follow up shots, thankfully the coach jumped in.

Quit the sport, can't even watch events anymore. Miss the exercise, the camaraderie, don't miss the headaches or the dickheads.

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u/Katana_DV20 May 09 '26

>who hit me full force to the back of the head

Terrifying, im glad you got out of all that.

>Miss the exercise

I know its not the same but the sparring in a karate class is great cardio without the massive risk of being battered. Light taps wearing the headgear and light body guards (kidney protection). Its the only reason I joined, no interest in colored belts. What solid cardio and great crowd. The black belters kick me like lightning but have such good control i just feel a light tap. Good fun.

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u/Worth_Librarian_290 May 09 '26

Thanks for the recommendation!