I think a lot of the same UFC guys that would beat him in the ring would also beat him in a barfight.
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how would bruce lee fare in UFC?
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i used to know someone who had a chance to practice against bruce lee in the ring. he told me he had never been hit so hard and bruce was just playing. and he was a big guy and was a bouncer
med_breeder
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I think a Bruce Lee in his prime would dominate in the UFC. Granted he packed on about 30 pounds of pure muscle mass.
If he were his 156-177lbs he would still excell.
But a 200 LB Bruce Lee could dominate untill he chose to retire.
But then again, who knows?
Could babe ruth make it out of the minor leauges had he been drafted today?
If he were his 156-177lbs he would still excell.
But a 200 LB Bruce Lee could dominate untill he chose to retire.
But then again, who knows?
Could babe ruth make it out of the minor leauges had he been drafted today?
ok first lets define a win,one that would meet everyones standard.
1.can we agree this wouldnt be left to the judges?
2.im not too clear on what is banned in the ufc as far as fighting styles so if theres a ban list lets post one.
3.theroy and practice are 2 different things so lets judge on what they actually do for training and fighting styles and what skill level the practitioner can apply it at.
4.consider the framework of the question this is bruce going into a sport.this will not answer the question of a actual combat situation.and this wont answer the question of mma's style vs all traditional styles.
1.can we agree this wouldnt be left to the judges?
2.im not too clear on what is banned in the ufc as far as fighting styles so if theres a ban list lets post one.
3.theroy and practice are 2 different things so lets judge on what they actually do for training and fighting styles and what skill level the practitioner can apply it at.
4.consider the framework of the question this is bruce going into a sport.this will not answer the question of a actual combat situation.and this wont answer the question of mma's style vs all traditional styles.
A 200 lb. Bruce Lee would look like a tree-stump and he would give up a ton of speed and agility. He'd be fighting the likes of Shogun & Jon "Bones" Jones. He'd be squashed like a grape. If he went down in weight, he'd be facing The Spider. Nuff said. In fighting, more muscle is detrimental.
Seriously, this is so easy to see...
Bruce Lee is like a god, and is highly respected by me and most everyone on here.
Still...
He would get his ass kicked so hard by most ANYONE in the UFC...
These guys train just as hard if not harder than Bruce trained, their whole life revolves around fighting.
I remember when UFC first started... all the "karate" type guys would get their ass kicked SOOOO fast it was embarrassing.
Sure they were fast and good fighters, but then they just got choked out.
Bruce Lee is like a god, and is highly respected by me and most everyone on here.
Still...
He would get his ass kicked so hard by most ANYONE in the UFC...
These guys train just as hard if not harder than Bruce trained, their whole life revolves around fighting.
I remember when UFC first started... all the "karate" type guys would get their ass kicked SOOOO fast it was embarrassing.
Sure they were fast and good fighters, but then they just got choked out.
oh yeah lets be specific (bruce lee vs. XXX) this is so we can consider weight classes cause in actuality he would stay in one maybe two classes,but if you guys want we can say that its like the old ufc where kent shamrock fights sumo wrestlers and negate the weight class issue all together.
haha.... fucking steven seagal is so lame.
Anyone else think it's funny that he always whispers?
(In a Whisper) I'm going to take this pool ball and break your teeth out.... fear me
lmao
Anyone else think it's funny that he always whispers?
(In a Whisper) I'm going to take this pool ball and break your teeth out.... fear me
lmao
i still havnt found anything on regulation of styles of fighting or is this all?
Butting with the head.
Eye gouging of any kind.
Biting.
Hair pulling.
Fish hooking.
Groin attacks of any kind.
Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent. (see Gouging)
Small joint manipulation.
Striking to the spine or the back of the head. (see Rabbit punch)
Striking downward using the point of the elbow. (see Elbow (strike))
Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
Grabbing the clavicle.
Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
Stomping a grounded opponent.
Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck. (see piledriver)
Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
Spitting at an opponent.
Engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
Holding the ropes or the fence.
Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
Attacking an opponent after the bell (horn) has sounded the end of a round.
Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
Interference by the corner.
Throwing in the towel during competition.
Butting with the head.
Eye gouging of any kind.
Biting.
Hair pulling.
Fish hooking.
Groin attacks of any kind.
Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent. (see Gouging)
Small joint manipulation.
Striking to the spine or the back of the head. (see Rabbit punch)
Striking downward using the point of the elbow. (see Elbow (strike))
Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
Grabbing the clavicle.
Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
Stomping a grounded opponent.
Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck. (see piledriver)
Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
Spitting at an opponent.
Engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
Holding the ropes or the fence.
Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
Attacking an opponent after the bell (horn) has sounded the end of a round.
Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
Interference by the corner.
Throwing in the towel during competition.
Bruce Lee would be knocked out without ever being touched as soon as Chuck Norris entered the ring.
BongRipkenJR.
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Isn't this a sherdog.com forum's topic?
Anyways, they don't use bulk and strength to overwhelm opponents. That is why there are weight classes. When they fight they are fighting at the same weight. They use technique. Anyways, Bruce Lee theoretically would of done really well! Not only did he have extremely fast striking he also practiced Jui Jitsu and Judo. He would of probably of been the greatest bantam weight ever. Although asians don't seem to do well in mixed martial arts. I don't think there has ever been a #1 fighter that was Asian in any weight class.
BongRipkenJR.
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Despite Steven Seagal being extremely lame, the guy is very knowledgeable and very quick even in his old age. He has been training Anderson Silva by request of Silva. I saw a video of him training Silva and it was very obvious who the teacher was and who the student was.
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SexInTheCity
Lee was an actor and did alot oph training (mental/physical) .... I would like to see Ramon Dekkers or Buakaw fight Lee.....one low kick and Lee would die.
Despite his corny acting...Seagal is a recognized and honored Expert--
Here is the vid...Silva has obvious respect, and Seagal shows in a couple spots that he still has a few usable tricks--
Not a definitive thing...but yeah...he is very strong, and very fast--
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEEd8jVfycg
Iraganji
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I believe that Bruce Lee would have some choice words about what the UFC has become. For those of us who were there when Bruce was becoming a phenomenon, know what he was about. He lived and breathed martial arts and studied all forms including wrestling and boxing. He was also one of the first to mix all the best parts of each art into one... his own. For those of us that were there when the UFC started, know that what it is now, is no where near what it was all about to begin with; the pitting of two different styles against each other with no weight classifications, and with as little rules or interruption as possible.
I don't think Bruce would consider the rules of most professional fights of today to be worth competing in.
I don't think Bruce would consider the rules of most professional fights of today to be worth competing in.
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