Is the UFC considered a sport?

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

He is 5'7" and fights at 147#.

Also, unlike most other fighters........he probably walks around at around 147. Most other fighters put on a bit of bulk above their fighting weight between fights.

[Jerry G]

I love 'em both!

One difference that I have noticed is that MMA fighters do not go undefeated for very long. Why? Because they will fight anybody! Which makes for great events for fans. Top boxers on the other hand, will have some gaudy records. This is because they are groomed and managed to score the BIG payday. They will run up their records against opponents that may not rank in the same neighborhood. This builds huge anticipation for the big fight until the money is "right." Probably a good business decision, but as a fan I'm not in that business. I want to see the best fighters fight each other today.

That being said, I have enjoyed some great boxing matches between two guys that are nearly anonymous. Same with MMA.

Ring or cage? Let's get it on!

[smtjoy]

I like em both too. A good fight is a good fight in my eyes, ring or cage matters not.

[Republicaninmass]

I think MMA is more action packed than recent boxing matches. How many 10 second KO's are there in Boxing since Tyson? Also, MMA seems more like and art rather than "how many punches can one take to the head" I havent watched boxing since Hagler/Leonard