Hollywood legend Mel Gibson has explained why he feels sorry for UFC fighters despite being a big fan of mixed martial arts.
Over the course of the last ten years, mixed martial arts has really hit the mainstream. Yes, it was a big deal before that, but it feels like itās starting to be recognized as an established part of the sporting calendar. It has fans from every corner of the planet, and it also has a lot of supporters within the world of Hollywood.
That includes Mel Gibson. For many, heās known purely as a famous movie star who has done some incredible work over the years. As it turns out, though, heās also a pretty big fan of MMA, as he confirmed during a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience.
In addition to that, Gibson also spoke candidly about some of the struggles he has with watching combat sports ā and MMA in particular.
Gibson reveals UFC issue
āIām addicted to the UFC, I love it. But I know that these guys areā¦I feel kind of sorry for them,ā Gibson said. āI knew one of the guys fairly well, and usually Iām pretty immune to [nausea]. He was fighting Alexander Volkanovski and it was Brian Ortega, and he was getting his a handed to him. He almost got him a couple of times.**
āBut because I knew Brian, it was like my son was in there. I almost started crying, and it got to me, āI should probably feel like this about all these guys but I donāt know them as well.āā
Most of the people fighting in the UFC would be far better off if they didnāt.
Not going to mention names, but I say this based on having known multiple UFC fighters.
When my coach fought, I had this crazy STRONG urge to get in there and kick his opponentās ass, as if I was seeing an assaut instead of a sport competition. Only time it ever happened, but it was strong. So yeah, I get why heās saying.
Just like when I was doing chain gang duty at my sonās football games. I had no urge to get in there, it wasnāt a fight, but I couldnāt stop from screaming and rooting for him and his team. Weāre supposed to be neutral of course ha ha.
Yep
Jesus Christ, i thought he had a brother for a second. Iām retarded.
I had an ol friend whos name is Melvin Yelvington. His nickname was Mellow Yellow.
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What would Mel possibly have in common with Brian Ortega? Guy seems dumb as a box of rocks. A male bimbo if you will.
They both made a choice to start drinking Modelo.
Lol at calling someone dumb and spelling box ābocksā so good
What?
