What martial arts style is most effective during a mixed martial arts (MMA) competition?

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What martial arts style is most effective during a mixed martial arts (MMA) competition?

by Daniel Puder Posted September 18, 2007 23:11:28

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+2 raves Art September 20, 2007 22:06:24

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The spirit of the fighter.

Since the average skill-set in modern MMA is so high now, any top fighter can beat any other top fighter on any given day.

If the fighter shows-up with the right mind-set and the deep desire to win, he/she can use any of the techniques above to emerge victorious...except for maybe capoeira...you would definitely get your arse-kicked if you do a Brazilian riverdance across the ring.
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SMARTCHAI October 30, 2009 17:24:56

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Muay Thai Boran or ancient Muay Thai. Not the everso popular modern day sport version of Muay Thai. I'm talking about the old style(s) of Muay because they include much more kicking, punching, kneeing, grappling, groundfighting, and elbowing techniques not found in ring Thai Boxing. I believe that Muay Boran alone can stand up to any MMA fighter who mixes styles like Brazilian Jujitsu or Greco-Roman Wrestling with the diluted form of Muay Thai.
World of MMA October 14, 2009 18:39:11

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Wrestling is the best base for gappling in MMA
THE GAMBLER June 11, 2009 20:53:51

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KAJUKENBO

KA= KARATE JU =JUDO =KEN=KENPO=BO=BOXING !!
Bushit April 07, 2009 05:15:46

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Muay Thai is definitely one of the styles that wins a lot. Knees and elbows for MMA, but I like Ninjutsu too. I think Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is another great one.
trying to delete this account January 28, 2009 01:57:25

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moderated...
lex July 12, 2008 14:11:21

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I think that catch wrestling and boxing would have to be the best way to get into submission
CHUCKY February 06, 2008 02:49:13

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Thats a hard one cuz all styles have there strong points and there weak points.
robster December 18, 2007 08:39:55

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BJJ
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triangle choke November 18, 2007 16:23:27

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jiu jitsu would be the best with submissions and u could use it for ground n pound also
thepitbull November 08, 2007 19:14:13

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i voted other because ju-jitsu is most important the reason its most important is 95% of all fights go to the ground and ju-jitsu is most effective there
Cory November 04, 2007 15:21:04

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You Could Kick There Ass If You Used This Style!
JAQ FURY November 01, 2007 16:34:14

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MUAY THAI
hardrock October 31, 2007 21:32:07

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jiu jitsu
www October 29, 2007 05:32:39

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Dizel October 26, 2007 18:17:54

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In my opinion there in not one style that can dominate today's MMA. Wrestling and/or Ju Jit Su are very important if you end up on the mat. But, if your competition is very good at sprawl and brawl then you are going to have to be a good at standing and trading. Plus, all matches start on the feet. So you need to be very well rounded to be in the top teir of the sport.
JefTex October 21, 2007 07:47:28

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Krav Maga
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Kevin October 13, 2007 00:27:45

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Two words,...Randy Couture
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Nick October 12, 2007 02:05:20

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Juijitsu and Muy Thai - Most fights end up on the ground but combine it with stand up leg kicks and elbows....that would pretty much cover any type of fighting situation.
JamesAH October 10, 2007 22:21:18

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Other - Try to learn some Hop Ki Do xD
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adem October 03, 2007 21:48:54

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All I have to say is that Gabriel Gonzaga couldnt TOUCH Randy simply because hes amazing at greco roman wrestling. He man handeled the bigger man.
Daniel-san! October 03, 2007 18:04:29

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The true warrior is well versed in all techniques! Don't settle for one martial art, use them all!
EVIL WAYZ October 02, 2007 19:42:02

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i think that if your good at ur sport its all just as afecteve as the rest of them but i train in judo so its my fav
1misstheresa October 01, 2007 16:33:54

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I think Jui Jitsu is the number one fighting style...because of the submissions..
narba September 27, 2007 22:04:33

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bjj
limerence September 26, 2007 03:18:35

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Catch-wrestling has good submissions and good defense.
Pimpjuice September 25, 2007 23:53:10

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Good ol fashion country as woopin
codell September 25, 2007 04:32:10

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b/c it can be used as offense or defense...
patrick September 24, 2007 04:31:41

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Really depends on the fighter. Seems that the wrestlers are doing well as is muai thai (sp?) Kickboxers arent hot right now.
Sean September 21, 2007 00:49:26

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Muay Thai
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Art September 20, 2007 22:06:24

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The spirit of the fighter.

Since the average skill-set in modern MMA is so high now, any top fighter can beat any other top fighter on any given day.

If the fighter shows-up with the right mind-set and the deep desire to win, he/she can use any of the techniques above to emerge victorious...except for maybe capoeira...you would definitely get your arse-kicked if you do a Brazilian riverdance across the ring.
BETH September 20, 2007 18:45:50

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I THINK IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF ALL MARTIAL ARTS YOU HAVE WEAKNESSES. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF EACH ARE NECESSARY. SO I THINK IF YOU ARE GREAT AT ONE AND NOT SO GREAT AT THE OTHERS YOU WILL GET STOMPED.
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Charlize September 20, 2007 18:33:31 (edited)

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A mixture of all of the above! And add a little Jiu Jitsu ofcourse!
eh dee September 20, 2007 06:41:54

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control of standup clinch eliminates takedowns and punching and kicking strikes.. of course it brings in the possibility of knees and elbows and uppercuts
joj September 20, 2007 05:16:07

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bc u can finish the fight any time with knock out power even if things arent going ur way just like to night with chris leben
diabla September 20, 2007 04:16:36

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if it's like chain wrestling I believe it's highly effective. A person can do anything from a hold, throw, shot or working the defense. I love wrestling and stand by the sport 100%
big red September 20, 2007 02:28:30

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i think greko roman wrestling is more effective because most matches that i have seen have been won on the ground and wrestling in general is a big part of an mma fight . plus wrestling is a big plus when it comes down to being mentally and physically fit so you wont be so tired during a match and also your reaction time is a lot quicker
zakalakin September 20, 2007 01:41:46

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greco roman is lmost all clich fighting, and in most MMA fights there are alwase a few instances were both fighters are in a clinch. if one fighter can thow in dirty boxing and setting up take downs, a fightr can turn clinches into a profitable area of the game
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chip September 20, 2007 01:36:53

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Sambo
THE PREDATOR September 20, 2007 01:07:03

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with wrestling even if u dont know grappling u can still win by points with takedowns and staying dominate.great wrestling cancels out striking and grappling
Steffi September 20, 2007 00:15:42

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It depends where the fight ends up... So many fights that end up on the ground are won by the stronger wrestler. When they are up, fast hands are often what wins. Though, there are always those occurances that some kick or bizarre move wins a fight! I guess that's why its's MMA!!