MMA is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. If you’re already a confirmed fan of these encounters, you may well have already picked out your favorite fighters and been following their career avidly. Anyone who’s yet to dip into these thrilling events will find their interest captivated the moment their witness their first MMA fight. One of the reasons for the rising popularity of MMA is its inclusivity. Bouts can involve fighters from all over the globe, and as well as having interesting and diverse cultural backgrounds, including LGBT individuals, they can come in all shapes and sizes. If you’re an MMA fan, the social life can be interesting, too. People from many walks of life are drawn to MMA competitions, and if you’re also single, there will be opportunities to connect with kindred spirits. Here we’ll look into how MMA is encouraging socializing and also provide an overview of some of those MMA big guys.
Examples for Plus-Size Fans
If you’re an MMA-oriented single, you can mix with like-minded individuals in all sorts of places. The most obvious one might appear to be ringside at specific events. But there’s an even better way of getting acquainted with prospective partners: going online. These days, more and more singles are going down the route of hooking up via digital matching websites and apps. If you’re particularly keen on finding a larger MMA fan, you could opt for a dating site for BBW (for the uninitiated, that’s big and beautiful women!) These outlets make it easy to connect with other members sharing your passion for MMA, as well as providing secure communication channels where you can continue flirting. Chat rooms will also provide a forum where BBW site users can chat about things they have in common, such as a love for MMA contests. You’ll come across a bunch of amazing people who’ll be eager to get to know someone just like you. Leading on from this, the next question to ask is: who are some of these larger MMA fighters I should know about? You and your partner might develop a shared appreciation for one of these guys.
Big Guys from MMA
When you think of MMA fighters, do you automatically picture lithe, muscular athletes sparring? But some of the bulkier fighters can produce some of the deadliest moves. Precision and skills are the key elements of success inside any cage. If you and a partner want to enjoy contests, you may well find yourself getting drawn to some of the larger protagonists. Keep an eye on future events and plan your viewing, either online or, if you’re fortunate to live nearby, in a live setting with your new partner from the BBW dating site. UFC Vegas 78, taking place in August, looks set to be a classic. The recent UFC290 wowed audiences at Paradise, Nevada’s T-Mobile facility close to Las Vegas, starring Australian Alexander Volkanovski and Mexican Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo. This was a featherweight bout, but you can always keep an eye out for forthcoming bouts at cruiserweight, heavyweight, or super-heavyweight level.
Giant Silva
Standing at over seven feet tall and weighing in at 175 kilos, Giant Silva has represented Brazil’s international basketball team, was a professional wrestler (the sixth tallest in history), and has also switched his fighting skills to MMA. He’s certainly a larger-than-life character to keep you entertained.
Alexandru Lungu
Six-foot-tall Romanian, Lungu, a specialist at Judo kickboxing, began his fighting career winning Judo competitions across Europe, achieving success in 2004’s Romanian Cup and 2005’s International Tournament in Monaco. He made his MMA debut later that year at PRIDE 30, a promotional MMA event held in Japan, competing at the super-heavyweight level. A year later, he beat Mark Buchanan at England-based Cage Rage 18. More recently, he has fought at Romania’s Colosseum Tournaments 12, 15, 19, 25, 27, and 29, winning all his bouts.
Emmanuel Yarborough
Ironically nicknamed Tiny, New Jersey-born Yarborough earned his place in the Guinness World Records as the heaviest athlete in the world while an amateur Sumo wrestler. He has also excelled at American Football, wrestling, and later, MMA after applying to Ultimate Fighting Championship. Away from the cage, he also appeared as a Bollywood actor.
Eric ‘Butterbean’ Esch
Professional boxer and then MMA exponent Esch has lived an exciting life, dabbling in fighting and even acting (knocking out Johnny Knoxville in a stunt for Jackass: The Movie!)
Although ‘Tiny’ Yarborough passed away in 2015, his memory lives on in classic YouTube clips you can enjoy with your BBW partner. MMA is a thrilling spectator sport, on-screen or at events, so why not plan entertaining nights out or romantic nights in? There are so many exciting competitions on the cards for later this year, featuring large (or not-so-large!) MMA fighters.