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Originally Posted by Rodsrsr
Like I said I enjoy MMA, but the problem is that to be competitive, you cant be a master in any single discipline. You need to be skilled in striking, take downs and grappling, which means you'll probably be highly skilled but not elite in any one category. You can make up for the lack of perfection with physical attributes and God given athleticism.
Now take a top rank boxer like a young Larry Holmes. He was athletic no doubt but it was years of mastering his craft that made him a champion. We also saw this in Royce Gracie, a top level in BJJ but very average in everything else. Unfortunately being top level in one genre wont win a mixed martial fight in 2020.
Of course there are anomalies like Ryan Hall but for the most part the first ingredient in becoming a UFC champion is physical prowess/heart coupled with solid (but not elite) level in all 3 categories.
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I would say that some of the MMA guys have amazing skills including world-class wrestling or grappling skills...there are some former champion wrestlers in that sport. Some are also amazing street fighters but you'll never see a great boxer, that is a skill set that takes years of discipline and training + natural talent.