I read that article by Magno, and why any self-respecting MMA fan would pay that troll any mind is beyond me. The man even admits to not being an MMA fan, watching it on rare occasions and what-not, so who is he really to offer up such a bold opinion on the sport? Pure boxing fans can't comment on MMA any more than pure MMA fans can comment on boxing, and frankly, I'm tired of the fact that both sides feel the need to sling mud. Both combat sports can co-exist, though MMA will arguably be the more popular of the two as Dana and Co. actually give their fans big fights between top contenders. Boxing does not do this, hence the drop in interest and buzz.
I also had a chuckle at his 'to be effective in MMA, all a boxer need do is learn how to avoid a takedown'. He says it as though it's really that simple. Here we have mixed martial artists whom have been training for years upon years, yet still most seemingly have difficulties with TDD. And yet a boxer is going to waltz on in, learn how to stuff a take down in four months, and dominate in the UFC? Keep telling yourself it's that simple. With boxing, you're thinking hit and dodge. With MMA, you're thinking hit, dodge, avoid kicks, avoid take downs, avoid the clinch, avoid flying knees, avoid... you get the idea.
Basing your entire opinion of the sport off of Cain vs. Brock, especially when Cain used a variety of skills to defeat Lesnar, just demonstrates sheer ignorance. Again, don't feed the troll.