UFC not welcome in Victoria

[MikesCalais]

So I heard on the news that the Vic government has said that they dont want the UFC coming to melbourne next time theyre in Aus.

For those of you who dont know, UFC came to Aus and was held at Acer Arena. Anyway, I think it's pretty stupid that the Vic gov doesnt want it here? Its a very popular sport around the world, I think yesterdays even was telecast in 160 countries. It was the second quickest sell out in UFC history as well.

Especially considering that they want melbourne to be the sports capital of Aus... I dont see why not.

Opinions etc? Vic governement make the right choice or not. I say not.

[minux]

I dont see the problem really, until Victorian government fixes the violence issue in this state, it is not a bad idea.

Sadly it used to be what was n TV etc didnt effect children, these days what they see they portray. Just one walk through melbourne city on a saturday night reveals that.

Problem is, it will take a lot more than not allowing one sport in the state to really fix Melbournes issues. They need to stop worrying about people crying racism and shut down this ethnic gang problem.

[greenfoam]

UFC = gay porn that's my wifes definaition lol. Even I can see that it's got an uncomfortable amount of gayness in it, worse even than AFL or Rugby, very hard to watch. I'm sure it's a popular spectator sport for alot of people but I can't really get much out of it.

I've got to say Bruno's take on it was very funny my wife is like that's right!!!! I told you!!!, this guy is pretty funny too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhP7aQxc8Wk

[pillzor]

mma has bastardised the martial arts scene thanks to ufc , id rather watch a good boxing match than ufc these days.
in the early days of ufc people of different styles would fight each other with nearly no rules and it was much more fun too watch... now every fighter cross trains and %90 of fights end up on the ground in a roll around tickling match.....boring.

[Julie]

I don't see the appeal of it at all and I see blokes training for these sort of events on a weekly basis because they train in the studio next to my kids martial arts class. I'd much rather watch the kids fight each other than 2 grown men rolling around with heads locked between each other sweaty thighs yuk lol but then again each to there own. Though if ethnic gang violence is a problem down there like minux suggested maybe its a good thing not to encourage this because I have noticed there tends to be a large ethnic support base for this sport.

[neet_wagon]

.......................The problem with the ethnic gangs started in customs.
Fix that problem, stop the violence.
Gutless wonders thinking they're all it and a bit with thier knives and in packs.
Get one of these 15 year old pussies by themselves and lets see how 'tough' they are

[pillzor]

I don't see the appeal of it at all and I see blokes training for these sort of events on a weekly basis because they train in the studio next to my kids martial arts class. I'd much rather watch the kids fight each other than 2 grown men rolling around with heads locked between each other sweaty thighs yuk lol but then again each to there own. Though if ethnic gang violence is a problem down there like minux suggested maybe its a good thing not to encourage this because I have noticed there tends to be a large ethnic support base for this sport.

we get `knees of fury` events which is thai boxing quite often and i havent seen a fight break out at one of those yet.... might attract a different crowd than the mma fans though.

[VN_Luke]

.... until they give young thugs a place to fight legally, they're just going to keep fighting on the streets

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[pillzor]

.......................The problem with the ethnic gangs started in customs.
Fix that problem, stop the violence.
Gutless wonders thinking they're all it and a bit with thier knives and in packs.
Get one of these 15 year old pussies by themselves and lets see how 'tough' they are

better yet whip out a pistol , even if you only have 6 bullets 1 will be enough to make em all shit n run.
pity about the legalitys though.

[neet_wagon]

^^^ Whats with the weapons rubbish?

[pillzor]

^^^ Whats with the weapons rubbish?

you would want one to stand a chance against a gang of armed robbers wouldnt you?
the best option is too run ofcourse but you cant do that when you are cornered.

[neet_wagon]

If you are cornered by 'robbers' i think the chance to fight has already past, the WORST thing you could possibly do is to pull a weapon.

Worst comes to worst kick the little f*&kers in the nuts, no matter how big the man he'll ALWAYS fall after a swift kicking.

Anyway back on topic.
Bring back the old school UFC, nothing like Gracie vs. Armstrong or any other big mo'fo.
Gracie: sticking up for the little guy.

[ruffiano]

I watched UFC.. I enjoyed it.. bring it to Melbourne I say!

[VZHSV]

I watched UFC.. I enjoyed it.. bring it to Melbourne I say!

I second that great sport to watch

[PRAVX II S]

I don't see the appeal of it at all and I see blokes training for these sort of events on a weekly basis because they train in the studio next to my kids martial arts class. I'd much rather watch the kids fight each other than 2 grown men rolling around with heads locked between each other sweaty thighs yuk lol but then again each to there own. Though if ethnic gang violence is a problem down there like minux suggested maybe its a good thing not to encourage this because I have noticed there tends to be a large ethnic support base for this sport.

Sydney has the same or even worse gang trouble. And yet it was still held in Sydney.
I don’t no what the Victorian government is trying to prove.
Simply by hosting something like the UFC does not mean there is going to be more crime.

So if the ethnic people support this sport they should ban the sport down there. Because they will commit more crime. What are load crap.
So they should ban V8 supercars because Australians support it. They will speed after going to watch the V8s and kill drivers on the road.

I am not saying what gangs do are right or supporting them. But you just cant say its ethnic people doing the crime.
Here in Oz. Maybe the government should be more servier on gangs (No Matter What race)
So they will start to listen and behave.

I am Fijianindian and back home gangs are not tolerrated because the army is incharge. You cant even play your music in the day or night loud or
you would get bashed by the army. So more servier rules for gangs here in Oz should be looked at. if they can stab and do all sort of crap then they can get punished at the same level no matter what age and race.

[neet_wagon]

^^^ as i understand it your an indian from fiji? Fijianindian is kind of hard to decipher

[PRAVX II S]

^^^ as i understand it your an indian from fiji? Fijianindian is kind of hard to decipher

My dad is fijian and my mum is indian born in fiji

[minux]

Sydney has the same or even worse gang trouble. And yet it was still held in Sydney.
I don’t no what the Victorian government is trying to prove.
Simply by hosting something like the UFC does not mean there is going to be more crime.

So if the ethnic people support this sport they should ban the sport down there. Because they will commit more crime. What are load crap.
So they should ban V8 supercars because Australians support it. They will speed after going to watch the V8s and kill drivers on the road.

I am not saying what gangs do are right or supporting them. But you just cant say its ethnic people doing the crime.
Here in Oz. Maybe the government should be more servier on gangs (No Matter What race)
So they will start to listen and behave.

I am Fijianindian and back home gangs are not tolerrated because the army is incharge. You cant even play your music in the day or night loud or
you would get bashed by the army. So more servier rules for gangs here in Oz should be looked at. if they can stab and do all sort of crap then they can get punished at the same level no matter what age and race.

Your right they should be much more severe on gangs, problem is, the governments are too PC to do this as they all scream racism. Just look at these knobheads who have been convicted of terrorism charges, all the fanatics come out and say it is so unfair blah blah blah. We need MORE findings like this that not only jail these people, but **** them back off to wherever their family come from. They clearly have no interest in living here, so it is a waste to keep them alive in our jails.

I would love to see a system that 1. Sends immigrants packing if they are guilty of a crime and 2. If they are Australian citizens, punished much more severely, lashings anyone? i

^^^ as i understand it your an indian from fiji? Fijianindian is kind of hard to decipher

Thank you come again...does the hula.

[neet_wagon]

I figured that. just was like wtf? when i saw fijianindian.
I thought someone had a fetish for the 'i' key.

I understand now. Thats some pretty tough laws over there, not being able to play music.

[neet_wagon]

Your right they should be much more severe on gangs, problem is, the governments are too PC to do this as they all scream racism. Just look at these knobheads who have been convicted of terrorism charges, all the fanatics come out and say it is so unfair blah blah blah. We need MORE findings like this that not only jail these people, but **** them back off to wherever their family come from. They clearly have no interest in living here, so it is a waste to keep them alive in our jails.

I would love to see a system that 1. Sends immigrants packing if they are guilty of a crime and 2. If they are Australian citizens, punished much more severely, lashings anyone? i



Thank you come again...does the hula.

You've got some good points there minux.

But that last one
Thats some funny shit




********I know, I know I double posted.

[PRAVX II S]

Your right they should be much more severe on gangs, problem is, the governments are too PC to do this as they all scream racism. Just look at these knobheads who have been convicted of terrorism charges, all the fanatics come out and say it is so unfair blah blah blah. We need MORE findings like this that not only jail these people, but **** them back off to wherever their family come from. They clearly have no interest in living here, so it is a waste to keep them alive in our jails.

I would love to see a system that 1. Sends immigrants packing if they are guilty of a crime and 2. If they are Australian citizens, punished much more severely, lashings anyone? i



Thank you come again...does the hula.

I don’t think they will send immigrants packing home. But I think if you were to plot a terrorist attack on a specific country then yes you should be
sent home.
We are all immigrants if everyone no's there history.
Its not fair that anyone's family member goes out and gets attacked by gangs for no F...ing reason
So the government need to do something about this and be more harsh on every gang. No matter what race.
Beat them if you have to to get the message through. I find this works the best to get them scared.
That’s the only way the punishment must suite the crime.

[Oh_Your_Blind]

I personally think its an amazing sport. I trained for 6 months with Jamie Te Huna who won in his UFC Debut at UFC 110 and the dedication he had in training was just amazing. In one pro fight he dislocated his shoulder and they popped it back in and he kept fighting and actually won, its not just boxing where its a slug fest nor is it wrestling where you roll around, it actually combines multiple fighting arts.
Those of you who say "its a bunch of guys rolling around on the ground" have never seen Chuck Liddel or Rampage Jackson fight.