Apparently, some people are concerned or upset or flat out don’t like how Brock Lesnar celebrated his victory over Heath Herring in the Octagon at UFC 87. I heard some say it had a little WWE feel to it.

But think about it. Tthese guys, like athletes in other sports, get caught up in the moment. How about the touchdown celebrations in pro football? How about the baseball players who walk backward down the line and take 90 minutes to circle the bases following a homerun?

In addition to that, Lesnar is not the first mixed martial artist to celebrate a victory. In fact, I’ve seen Tito simulate a mock burial when he defeats an opponent. GSP and David Loiseau do back flips. QJ howls. How can you hold Lesnar accountable when others also celebrate?

So let these guys celebrate, provided they don’t cross any lines of disrespect. And should they lose, they need to let the winner celebrate, too.

Admittedly, I like it better when the two fighters meet in the middle, shake hands and embrace. Watch Kenny Florian the next time he wins. Or Roger Huerta. This show of total respect is what separates our sport from virtually all others.

- Doug J

 

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