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Mastiff_owner · 07-20-2006, 05:21 PM

I am not even going to touch the skill/no skill argument. Everyone with a brain knows if you are not skilled you will get killed in mma.

As far as soccer kicks go to a downed opponent they look great and are fun to watch but they are exponentially more dangerous than elbows. They are also more dangerous than kicks t the head standing up. The reason is the cervical portion of the spine is sent backwards vs. side to side. Far greater chance of a fracture that can lead to paralysis or death.

I agree with matt that you had to do something to put your opponent in that position or they made a mistake to get there but there are more than one way to finish the fight. Or there is more than one way to skin a cat as they say. (sorry git had to throw that in there)

07-20-2006, 05:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mastiff_owner Reputation: 500+ Status: Contender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 888	I am not even going to touch the skill/no skill argument. Everyone with a brain knows if you are not skilled you will get killed in mma. As far as soccer kicks go to a downed opponent they look great and are fun to watch but they are exponentially more dangerous than elbows. They are also more dangerous than kicks t the head standing up. The reason is the cervical portion of the spine is sent backwards vs. side to side. Far greater chance of a fracture that can lead to paralysis or death. I agree with matt that you had to do something to put your opponent in that position or they made a mistake to get there but there are more than one way to finish the fight. Or there is more than one way to skin a cat as they say. (sorry git had to throw that in there)