We here at MMA Fix enjoy belittling the new generation of ‘cage fighting’ fans, who claim to have undying love for the sport, while refusing to watch any fight not being called by Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan (although one could argue that this is a clearer indication that we have no life…). We’re huge UFC fans, of course, but there’s a lot more to MMA than just the sport’s most successful promotion.
Now, sure, MMA newbies might have to take certain steps to catch up on the glory days of Pride, or to check out other smaller promotions, but it’s certainly a far cry from the old days when digging for diamonds was less time consuming than finding MMA footage.
While speaking to Fighters Only Magazine about his upcoming March 31st bout with former Pride champion Takanori Gomi (who back in the day was also widely regarded to be one of the world’s best P4P fighters), Kenny Florian offered a statement that old school fans undoubtedly will agree with.
“I think it’s a huge treat for the hardcore fans who’ve been following this sport for awhile. It’s always surprising to have newer fans who ask me who I’m fighting and I say ‘Takanori Gomi’ and they say ‘Who is that?’ And I’m like, ‘You haven’t been following this sport, obviously,’”
Amen brother. Amen. To bet on that fight, which should be fantastic, head here.