OddBaller said:Hopefully Gomi will comeback from this a better more dominant fighter...... like GSP........
As for the Mongloid comment........ Hmmm....... I used to get all bent over "ignorant" statements like that but ive learned that its really pointless to argue over the internet....... BUT since its already started
Physical appearance and fittness is really secondary to "Heart" and "Composure" Rumble brought up a good example with A. Emelienko. We live in a physical society by which we size each other up in a matter of seconds.... Much like animals...... some of us bluff our toughness...... Tattoos, Piercings, Muscles..... and even facial hair........ But for those of us "in the know" you learn to oversee those "external" signs....... I guess most of us have been brain washed by WWF.... and well "Marketed" fighters......... I tend to make alot of comparisons between Humans and Animals....... We can relate to them on many levels..... alot of things may be too taboofor "mainstream" society to accept. But just remember this........ We are a part of a food chain....... where do you stand?..... then think back to early grade school days.......... you are in the same position amonst your peers........ we are either born "sheep, wolves, or shepards"....... now what were we talking about?
Great post Oddballer, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
For example, I don't look tough. I'm 5'9, slim, good looking, I have no piercings, tatoos and I don't strut around. Don't exactly look like a bruiser, but I can fight. I've loved fighting since I was a kid, and have learnt to fight since I was around 10.
I've trained hardcore and I can punch like a mule, but I've never done any weights in my life. I care about being able to throw a devastating powerpunch, not looking buff.
The average thug would underestimate me due to my appearence being not obviously intimidating. However, people who have more experience with fighting and confrontation - ie fighters and bouncers are wary of me. The reason being, I have no fear of people, unless someone pulls a gun on me. People who have experience with fighting or confrontation in general knows it goes way beyond just aesthetic appearance.
Which is like A Emelianenko Vs Thompson. Thompson looked like a body builder and Alex looked like a slob, Emelianenko hammered him and afterwards Thompson admitted he was sh*tting himself. Why? Because emelianenko can fight and had absolutely no fear of thompson, and thompson knew that. Not because of his looks in the slightest. You don't have to look like hulk hogan to intimidate people.
