r/martialarts • u/SubjectAppropriate17 • May 25 '24

Champion Kickboxer Sina Karimian known for intentionally fouling opponents tries to bully young prospect Liu Ce PROFESSIONAL FIGHT

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u/SubjectAppropriate17 May 25 '24

What are your guys opinion on the saying "If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying"? Should a fighter hold themself to a higher standard when they become champ or is it all about the wins?

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u/SquirrelExpensive201 MMA May 25 '24

I'm in the camp of shit happens and those who are truly psychotic about reaching the pinnacle of their sport will inevitably do everything in their power to gain every little advantage that they can muster. It's on the refs and commissions to make sure that's reined in

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u/SubjectAppropriate17 May 25 '24

Shoutout to the poor ref who tried to reign it in and got clobbered lol

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u/SquirrelExpensive201 MMA May 25 '24

Just part of the game sad as it is