The Asylum MMA Almanzora
Fight night 12th July 2014 in pictures…
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July 13, 2014 @ 7:20 pm
Alan there seemed to be children present? Were there really children there during the fighting? Not good, not good at all.
July 13, 2014 @ 8:59 pm
I have a different opinion. For two reasons…
Firstly, I feel it’s a matter of parental choice pure and simple. This is a safely run well regulated sport. I would have happily taken my kids to see this when they were younger. I don’t like the nanny state thing. Personally I was always more concerned with them watching that trashy American wrestling on TV. Cartoon violence with no consequences and a lot of hate (albiet acting, but kids don’t know that) speak.
Secondly, it appeared to me that most of the children there were family members of the various clubs involved, who grow up around and often participate in the sport. I have little doubt their parents contextualise it. You’ll find that fighters are the most likely people to walk away from street violence – and I’d be willing to bet their kids are less likely than most children to get involved too.
July 13, 2014 @ 7:40 pm
Great images, Alan – Looks like it was a good night!
July 13, 2014 @ 9:04 pm
Thanks Sue