So what is the toughest sport?

[LowDown]

Originally posted by bigbandjohn
As physical as UFC is, I really don't see it as being "Tough Sport"

Why I would still chose the AFC over UFC:

1) there is more rules to think about in Aussie Footy

2) It's very demanding over a long period of time.

Don't get me wrong. I'd rather play Footy than UFC anyday. It's just that UFC seems less of a sport, and more of "who can get the other guy in a position that if he doesn't quit he'll be dead shortly". Heck, any UFC guy could probably get any UFC guy to submit in seconds. DOesn't mean it;s a tougher sport.

I see the "sport" part lacking when it comes to UFC. Even Boxing and Pro-wrestling has more sport-elements.

I know... Pro-wrestling is fake, and UFC is real. So what. ;-)

Fighting - espescially ground fighting and grappling- is a heck of a lot more physically and mentally demanding than any team sport I've ever played. Granted, some fights only last a couple of minutes or even less than a minute, but during a prolonged fight you'll use and usually exhaust every major muscle in your body. And if you're not a good strategist, then you can get yourself into some pretty sticky situations. You have to anticipate your opponents next move and think of a way to counter it before it happens. You have to avoid putting yourself into a position that will give your opponent any opportunities. That's a lot more thinking than takes place in Aussie rules football and it's a lot more difficult to learn and implement martial arts than it is to memorize a list of rules, run, kick, and catch a ball. And, if you disagree, find a local Brazilian Jiu Jitsu institute and get on the mat with the begginners for 10 minutes straight.