The Demographics of the MMA Fanbase.

by pharmboy on Oct 17, 2009 4:30 PM EDT Comment 21 comments

In light of the recent disparaging remarks by Bernard Hopkins, Floyd Mayweather, Bob Arum and Vince McMahon concerning MMA, I just wanted to conduct a highly informal poll out of curiosity.

First off, let me state that I am a heterosexual male (married 15 years, 2 kids) and am in no way homophobic or racist. I've watched and enjoyed boxing (Duran, Hagler, Tyson), WWE (Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Steve Austin), the early UFCs during the early 90's and now again with its resurgence. So now I just find myself curious as to what kind of people are actually watching MMA and why so many people have these odd notions as to who the typical MMA fan is. Please answer truthfully in the poll, and if anyone gets offended by this post, realize that some of these choice options are meant to be humorous.

Poll

What choice best describes you as an MMA fan?

I am a heterosexual male that enjoys watching all types of combat sports. Gina Carano is hot.

168 votes

I am a heterosexual female. Jake Shields is hot.

3 votes

I am a homosexual female. Gina Carano is hot.

0 votes

I am a heterosexual male, but will admit that that I have cried at the movies, enjoy the odd fruity cooler and have had man crushes.

56 votes

I am a homosexual male. Jake Shields is hot.

5 votes

I is a Skinhead that can't box. UFC in the ole' daze wuz way better wit NO RULEZ.

7 votes

I am a sexual deviant. They should allow chains and masks in the Octagon and greasing is fine.

25 votes

264 votes | Poll has closed

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I refuse to believe I’m the only person in group 3.

by Zack Gobie on Oct 17, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

if it said “cried during sporting events” I would have joined ya in group 3…otherwise I’m group 1…

by Reaser16 on Oct 17, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Group 3….“Gladiator” gets me everytime.

"Hey, sewer rat may taste like pumpkin pie, but I'd never know 'cause I wouldn't eat the filthy motherf**ker" - Jules Winnfield

by WeaponElDeem on Oct 18, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some of us have actually met you remember =P

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Oct 20, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

go group six

by mr. gogoplata on Oct 17, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hell Yeah

by HighNoon on Oct 17, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

i cant vote if i can only pick one.

by masteroftheflyingguillotine on Oct 17, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I cant vote,you couldnt describe how I view the world!!

Stephen Quadros: Where do you see yourself in three years.
Quinton Jackson: Let's see, I'm 22 right now. In three years I see myself being 25.

by RealIrish on Oct 17, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I am a heterosexual male, jake sheilds is hot.

by BakiHanma21 on Oct 17, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I mean of course. If you don’t think this guy is hot, you must be gay

by HighNoon on Oct 18, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, where was this option?

"That feeling after you win and they raise your hand... it's like you have this energy that releases from your body, and it's like you mingle with the cosmos, and you feel omnipotent"

by woomikee on Oct 19, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs