The pros and cons of dating an MMA fighter

The terrific thing about online dating is the choice available. The moment you've registered on a maturexmatch you can start browsing through the personal profiles. One moment you could be checking out the background details of someone who happens to design computer games. The next, a fit guy who's into MMA. Because of the rise in popularity of the latter subject, there's an increased likelihood of you connecting with an MMA fighter in the online environment. If you're in the early stages of dating a fighter, some advice wouldn't go amiss. So here's an overview of the pros and cons of getting familiar with an MMA exponent.


Cons


Physical health


Dating an MMA fighter is going to be significantly different from having a partner who enjoys weekend baseball or soccer. Being involved in no-holds-barred contests inside cages, where everything from grabbling and punching is involved, means your significant other will be facing a constant risk of injury, ranging from scrapes and black eyes to serious head wounds carrying a threat of long-term brain damage. Not to mention the fact you'll be constantly on edge yourself whenever they’re involved in competitions.


Mental wellbeing


The equally potent threat of mental impairment will run in tandem with any potential physical abuse. Bruises or limbs in a sling will be the obvious signs telegraphing your partner's chosen pursuit. But the unseen effects will be mental trauma. Being subjected to regular combat situations will certainly bring an adrenaline rush your partner will find difficult to resist. The longer-term impact of extreme stress can be difficult to quantify. It wouldn't be unknown for MMA fighters to present a macho front, of being multi-tattooed and ready for action, while attempting to mask a growing sense of unease and dissatisfaction. Were this to remain unchecked, the eventual outcome could be a depressive illness.


Downtime


Any MMA combatant's calendar will revolve around a strict timetable of training and events. What happens in-between can leave them listless. Frustrated at the lengthy periods between the opportunities to get into the cage again, they could express their frustration by displaying negative character traits, such as mood swings.


Pros


Fitness


Achieving success in the cage fighting game requires dedication. Your MMA fighter partner will always be aiming to be at the peak of his physical condition. This might require a lot of weight and circuit training, but the dividends will be having a significant other who is fit and healthy.


Positivity


MMA fighters live on testosterone. Because their life revolves around stepping inside a cage to do battle with someone equally focused, they may well have a positive disposition that seems very hard for them to shake off. Should they happen to have performed well during a particular bout, the confidence will remain with them. Many MMA competitions boast significant purses for the winner, which will give your partner an even more pronounced glow.


Dating pool


If you are particularly drawn to MMA fighters, then the good news for any single females is that the dating pool is far more slanted towards males than, say, tennis. If you go onto a dating site that caters to those with a niche interest in cage fighting, the available talent you will come across will contain a disproportionately high percentage of males – being outnumbered in this way gives you a clear advantage when it comes to matching

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