I've seen a number of crappy FC fights! Almost all boxing, and the occasional roundhouse thrown as an excuse. We've discussed on AX before how the mandatory kicks rule often used for FC fights came to be: we theoretized there were a lot of fighters fighting mostly with their hands -> making boxing out of kickboxing, just as you suggest above. I don't think legkick fights would be much different (read: worse) in this sense.

I think your taste is simply different from what is popular nowadays.

I personally don't like the waikhru (sp?) either, my mindset is more 'western' in this respect, but I understand it's important to the fighter who does it and respect it when they do it. Please don't be so exaggerated.

As for MT, I can only say, it's a matter of taste: some people like vanilla ice, some like chocolate. Some people like american football, some like soccer, and some rugby.

It would be a boring world if we would all agree in everything and everyone liked the same things :). The trick is to have an open mind, and respect other's views and stance on life.