Although I agree Bruce shouldn't be on list, as I said on my post above...i would hardly go where you did about him. He was a martial artist unlike Segal and others. He was actually a Mixed Martial Artist. He took styles and used techniques from each in a time that was considered a no no. Was he...
Many organizations test pro. It's usually set by the athletic commission. If you fight for money you're pro, and therefore get tested on many occasions in the bigger shows or just main events. Ametuers 99% time won't be tested.
I run a promotion,fight, and have been in the scene for a bit. This...
This really can't be answered. It depends on many different things.
Jeff Monson doesn't seem to have an issue with it in Submission Grappling and Baroni doesn't seem to be hindered in striking. It's how you train it,natural ability, etc. It can definitely effect cardio to a certain point. You...
Fedor probably, but there is some guy in some small town tougher.
I have much respect for Bruce Lee and his skills/knowledge, but he was voted on way to many times...imo
Everyday may come with a new winner. That list is full of guys who have a punchers chance. There are mnay tough cats missing...
Yeah he has really improved my hands and footwork. Hopefully Dan Henderson beats Silva. I think that's rich's way back in. Rich is out for an injury for a bit though. It may be until march or so before he looks to come back. He's back on contract though.
Thanks for the good words. I'll post a...
I have 5 years of MMA. I wrestled high school and college. Wrestled 3 years at Ohio State. I have a brown in Jiu Jitsu and have last couple years been working my hands hard. This next fight is going to be come back. I got a divorce and was out of it a bit. It's been over year since my last...
MMA.
I'm 9-0-1
I'll post some more photos tonight.
These photos are me working with Boxx (Jamie Strader). Rich Franklin's boxing coach. He's a good friend and great stand up coach. Very Technique oriented and tough to please.
find MMA gym. Don't stick with one aspect. BJJ is fun if that's all you have in your area.
I wouldn't say Muay Thai and BJJ is all you need. That's far from truth. If I'm getting beat in stand up and decide to get the ground game on, I better have worked takedowns or my ground game means...