tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post6291662735590918888..comments2024-03-26T04:43:26.948-07:00Comments on The Business/Judo of Life: Why 135 is a good numberDr. AnnMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741371839260099343noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-89814934081447086192015-03-21T09:00:56.589-07:002015-03-21T09:00:56.589-07:00Speaking honestly, a fight between ms Rousey and c...Speaking honestly, a fight between ms Rousey and cyborg doesnt interest me at all. All that negativity around it just makes it all completely dull to me. <br /><br />Instead i will say something about negativity in general that i think all humans should be aware of. I think it may help everyone, at least to some extent.<br /><br />It is quite a simple and fairly undeniable truth that humans are prone to notice anything negative much more then anything else.<br /><br />It is actually a biological imperative that evolution chiseled into us. Put quite simply, the better you are at noticing negative things around you, the better you can predict something bad happening in advance - more likely you are to survive.<br /><br />Of course, right? Whoever could figure out that some predator will attack, or that some natural catastrophe will happen or predict animosity from other humans before it happens would have greater chances to do something about it and so survive. Natural selection driven by this fundamental unavoidable truth and reality, over hundreds and hundreds of thousands (or millions) of years has resulted in us being very prone to notice or see negative side in everything. <br /><br />In modern civilization that creates its own multitude of problems, that get further enhanced through various media that we have. <br /><br />I dont think anyone will deny that all media we have, from movies to TV to newspapers to the internet is consisting of 90% (speaking relatively) negative things. And then we who are so prone and trained to notice negatives all around us get even more influenced by it all. And we react negatively to it all, more often then not. <br /><br />Anyone who reads newspaper or watches daily news, or googles or reads comments on web sites for mass consumption knows this.<br /><br /> Since most people are not actively aware of this relatively simple trick or natural feature we have - it often gets overblown, it gets the better of us, it often makes us think everything is bad.<br /><br />But as we all know things are not like that really. If we stop and look around we can see a lot of good things too. And a lot of things in between two extremes.<br /><br />Its just that the bad has bigger influence on us. Its easier for the bad to hit us bellow the belt, to get our attention and to seem overwhelming because of it.<br /><br />Bot to complicate things more... i think that just trying to be aware of this, to consciously recognize it, will lower its effect on all of us. <br /><br />I am not saying we should turn a blind eye to anything. Thats not even possible and doing so only causes other problems. <br /><br />I am saying that if we are aware of it actively and consciously, the effect that negative has on us will be lowered to more reasonable levels. <br /><br />So i would, if i can be so bold, advise everyone who read this to try and keep it in mind. It wont solve all problems, but it will help to keep ourselves from becoming a part of this negativity self reinforcing loop that tricks us all so easily.<br /><br />Ventus https://www.blogger.com/profile/03440323641826866782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-41808072613801518972015-03-12T21:20:16.071-07:002015-03-12T21:20:16.071-07:00If Ronda and Cyborg will agree to meet at 140, I s...If Ronda and Cyborg will agree to meet at 140, I still believe Cyborg has no chance. It's not hard to get a clinch on anyone. And Ronda is the best in the business in clinch and finishing the fight methodically from there. I don't think the +5lbs can save Cyborg.jtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-88478579325831264492015-03-12T21:17:29.260-07:002015-03-12T21:17:29.260-07:00I think people wanting Ronda to fight Cyborg has s...I think people wanting Ronda to fight Cyborg has some point too. It's not that they want Ronda to fail. It's just that she is destroying everyone and they wish to have some kind of a challenge for her.<br /><br />In her last fight, I was rooting for Cat. Not because I dislike Ronda. It's because it would be a fairytale ending if Cat won. But of course, back in my head I know Ronda can destroy her within just 1 round.<br /><br />But I really don't care if a fight with Cybor will materialize or not. I just hope Dana White can raise someone from somewhere that can pose some problems for Ronda. <br /><br />Ronda's fights are not even fair. Her skill level is so high, she is on a league of her own. I just don't believe that UFC can bring someone in the next 2-3 years that can give Ronda problems.<br /><br />Now that it is given that Ronda is untouchable, how does she keep her hunger and focus on training? It's like all challengers are no challenge at all.jtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-44580837000163098102015-03-11T16:35:29.349-07:002015-03-11T16:35:29.349-07:00There have been multiple men that have fought at a...There have been multiple men that have fought at a catch weight and did not have any problems with it. Ronda started out at 145. If the fight is not for a belt, why want Ronda fight Cris at a catch weight or 145. Five more pounds should not make a difference for Ronda. People don't care about a UFC title fight. They want to see who is the better MMA fighter.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-46090076982778946282015-03-11T13:23:51.725-07:002015-03-11T13:23:51.725-07:00And the answer is...Miss Rousey does not want to g...And the answer is...Miss Rousey does not want to give a bonafide, admitted cheater any financial benefits on her account. And that is her perogative. If Ronda fights Cyborg at 135, 140, 145, or 150...she receives the exact same payday so why not force Cyborg to come to 135...at least it would mean something in the division.<br />Ronda doesn't like Cyborg and she certaintly doesn't care what the armchair analysts think. She really doesn't need the money either. Cyborg does.mike ripplenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-28163832641333044082015-03-10T09:01:35.917-07:002015-03-10T09:01:35.917-07:001> Spot on.
2. You know, Dr. De Mars, I sure...1> Spot on. <br />2. You know, Dr. De Mars, I sure wish I could have trained with you. No wonder you have so much success. Grapple00https://www.blogger.com/profile/01116273801276664614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-60652843990931029952015-03-09T12:45:17.139-07:002015-03-09T12:45:17.139-07:00The whole notion of being "the greatest"...The whole notion of being "the greatest" is a non-issue. Because of the advantage of weight, all other things being equal, being able to beat everyone has to be adjusted for this factor.<br /><br />At some point, even an average competitor greatly outweighing a technically superior lighter competitor will win. <br /><br />There is a reason great light heavy weight boxing champions have struggled to become heavy weight champions even when adding weight.Daniel Polowetzky https://www.blogger.com/profile/04299950687312400826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-1212863193538541892015-03-08T11:39:14.348-07:002015-03-08T11:39:14.348-07:00I wish the best for Ronda!
I hope she makes a lot...I wish the best for Ronda!<br /><br />I hope she makes a lot of money while still neurologically intact and goes on her merry way!<br /><br />The main point of MMA or prize fighting is making money. This is why the latter is known as "prize" fighting.<br /><br />If Judo paid a return to Judo would be welcome.Daniel Polowetzky https://www.blogger.com/profile/04299950687312400826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-7033846332202483582015-03-07T12:44:08.891-08:002015-03-07T12:44:08.891-08:00I have to disagree. One, Ronda already fought at t...I have to disagree. One, Ronda already fought at that weight class in MMA. She went down in weight class because there was more competition at the time. Two, Ronda has claimed she is the best female fighter in the world, not in her weight class. That means she claims she can defeat women in other weight classes, and especially in one she already was a part of. Three, she says she is willing to go to the weight for Gina Carrano. So she is willing to go to that weight class again. Personally, I think she beats Santos, but she shouldn't say she can if she won't take the fight. Have them test the crap out of Santos throughout the training process, but if she is going to claim to be the best, she has to beat the best. Including Santos.Jaime Andreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168118189390372639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-31954434466208484782015-03-07T10:34:34.403-08:002015-03-07T10:34:34.403-08:00When Ms Rousey stops proclaiming to be the best fi...When Ms Rousey stops proclaiming to be the best fighter in the world, or ever, and more accurately states that she is the women's 135lb world champion, all the "visceral" cyborg rhetoric will go away. MMA fans may still want to see the fight, but Cyborg fans will no longer feel they need to defend Cyborg's skill set or place in history.RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00387904154722170713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-43287718052932377492015-03-06T14:29:01.960-08:002015-03-06T14:29:01.960-08:00Cat actually moved up in weight from 125lbs to 135...Cat actually moved up in weight from 125lbs to 135lbs, 10 pounds to Fight RondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-2166218836670202882015-03-05T20:30:37.791-08:002015-03-05T20:30:37.791-08:00Everything you said was right. But you know, there...Everything you said was right. But you know, there's nobody left in Ronda's weight class. So maybe she should retire and make movies? What other option does she have? Beat up on lesser opponents? There is no shame in being afraid to get punched. 11 of Cyborg's 14 wins were by KO (the last one w/broken nose), and the other 2 wins by unanimous decision. She has 1 NC because of steroids, and she paid the price. It is really inappropriate to lambaste her publicly about that - the smokescreen doesn't help Ronda's legacy. Anyway, I still think Ronda should move on and make her millions making movies. All the best. DonMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-1625006381041390492015-03-05T09:07:11.719-08:002015-03-05T09:07:11.719-08:00...but she would do it for Gina???
...so one of yo......but she would do it for Gina???<br />...so one of your points might not apply if Gina had knocked out and armbared every fighter she had ever faced, then decided to go make movies.<br />Is it because deep down Ronda knows she can destroy Gina on the ground at any weight.<br />Or...does she just despise Cyborg immensely for being a cheat?mike ripplenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-65680093150491444372015-03-05T08:56:51.377-08:002015-03-05T08:56:51.377-08:00#6#6mike ripplenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-37798165154531791462015-03-05T02:01:37.252-08:002015-03-05T02:01:37.252-08:00Ronda is The Champ. It's her job to stay The C...Ronda is The Champ. It's her job to stay The Champ. <br /><br />Not fight men or bears or cyborgs, or whatever.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958623149460036595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-21039619457559064342015-03-04T23:29:13.950-08:002015-03-04T23:29:13.950-08:00"Ronda needs Cyborg" like Jose Aldo need..."Ronda needs Cyborg" like Jose Aldo needs Chris Weidman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-5416595982606411272015-03-04T23:12:37.080-08:002015-03-04T23:12:37.080-08:00Great post but I must admit I'd be more intere...Great post but I must admit I'd be more interested in somebody somewhere writing a blog post titled 'Why Cyborg deserves to fight Ronda' because that baffles me. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825374755915996531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-18541872936544909442015-03-04T23:02:19.491-08:002015-03-04T23:02:19.491-08:00If Ronda does not fight Cyborg, there will always ...If Ronda does not fight Cyborg, there will always be an asterisk next to her name saying she never fought her and there will always be that "what if" floating around. That's just the way it's gonna do down despite all the reasons you, Ronda, and Dana throw at us.<br /><br />This isn't about who's the champ and what not, Cris has proven to be just as great a champion as Ronda. Because she isn't holding a title labed "UFC" means she doesn't have a right to ask Ronda to move up to 145 or at least 140? Absurd.<br /><br />Take all the titles away, take all the companies and corporate stuff away and you have two vicious females who need to fight each other. Ronda being more well known than Cris doesn't mean she should have more leverage. She can't call herself the best if she refuses to move up a weight class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-10810875391781341252015-03-04T22:24:57.465-08:002015-03-04T22:24:57.465-08:00Mrs DeMars...I agree with everything you say here....Mrs DeMars...I agree with everything you say here...you are spot on. <br />And now for a comment about that night...UFC 184. The co-main event. I know you were there and watched this fight. Every sports news outlet has covered this fight between Holly Holm and Raquel Pennington from the wrong angle IMO. All the sports media outlets maintain that Holly was not herself, did not live up to the hype, and regard her entire performance as a detriment to her true ability.<br />Not one word about the other fighter! I believe Raquel had the fight of her career in that split decision loss. Hell...she broke both of her hands and is out of commision for six months!!<br />She showed more heart than I have ever seen from her. I resent the fact that the media is denegrating Holly's performance and forgetting that there was another person on the opposite side of the cage that night with no fear of the 10 time world champion and the heart of a lion.mike ripplenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-78396686346660909722015-03-04T21:41:12.870-08:002015-03-04T21:41:12.870-08:00Family members that are unconditionally supportive...Family members that are unconditionally supportive is a dream come true for few athletes or even people in general. Yours is an awesome interpretation of that fact. Phenomenal. DonDiva40noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-62523977302195966112015-03-04T16:24:05.500-08:002015-03-04T16:24:05.500-08:00Love your column. In walking around weight Cyborg ...Love your column. In walking around weight Cyborg outweighs Ronda by at least 20-25 pounds. Ronda fights at 135, Cyborg 145. Reports were she weighed around 160 or more on fight night. My question is , how is this an even fight? Has this been brought up? Mike TomeucciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-51955842273286478342015-03-04T16:23:27.282-08:002015-03-04T16:23:27.282-08:00Agree 100% the challenger should be the one chasin...Agree 100% the challenger should be the one chasing the title. The only reason for RR to go up to 145 is if she wants the title of 'Most Dangerous Woman in MMA' because that's the one title she hasn't won yet because that's Christine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-16736088150303157032015-03-04T16:16:20.370-08:002015-03-04T16:16:20.370-08:00So what Bob# was Big Brown? :)So what Bob# was Big Brown? :)the_Spleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422453650633719417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-30751273697893127622015-03-04T14:37:50.609-08:002015-03-04T14:37:50.609-08:00It's apparent that Cyborg wants to take the ea...It's apparent that Cyborg wants to take the easy way out and have the fight given to her. It's the same concept that got her/it popped for banned substances in the first place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418055447870468698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-89415073173290723182015-03-04T13:30:31.407-08:002015-03-04T13:30:31.407-08:00Very good post. Please tell your daughter not to ...Very good post. Please tell your daughter not to go up in weight, even if it is for big $$. A lot of danger in that. Ronda has earned her position as the dominant fighter in the 135 class.Smargalicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493436630064793344noreply@blogger.com