While I wouldn't vote old George into a political office it stands to say I would gladly have stood shoulder to shoulder with him on the battlefield. Anyway....

Like I said entertainment value is subjective. But I think differentiating Briggs taking a severe beating for four more rounds than he probably should have and a downed fighter in MMA taking a couple of extra shots is kind of splitting hairs. You don't have to like the sport but to feign distaste due to its savageness compared to boxing just isn't supported by the numbers IMHO. Hell even American Football has much more fatalities than MMA.