Traditional Boxing vs Mixed Martial Arts

Have you noticed that regular boxing has become yesterday's news? I remember when traditional boxing was big news, from Ali vs. Frazier, Holmes vs. Cooney, Tyson vs. Michael Spinks, and eve Holyfield vs. Lewis.

The big hype now is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). I admit, at first I refused to watch it, the idea of 'anything goes' in a ring, punch, kick, wrestle?

I decided to give it a try about a month ago, when I saw an advertisement for an upcoming match. One of the fighters was Conor McGregor, a featherweight UFC fighter, so I set my DVR and watched it the next day.

Well, let me tell you, I was thoroughly entertained and can't wait for the next bout! I guess you really can teach an old dog new tricks or at least watch a new type of boxing.

I wonder how Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson would have done with MMA.
Probably as well as any MMA boxer would have done if they fought one of those guys, lights out I'm sure.

If you're still stuck on traditional boxing, good news, they're bringing it back! Check it out here.

Also, here are some MMA highlights of UFC Fighter Conor McGregor: