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I think it would depend on what KIND of fighting, as well. It seems to me that boxers would want a little more muscle mass to take the blows, and any martial arts fighters would want less mass, more speed.
The only type of weight training I would see as beneficial is pure strength training, and development of explosive power. That's not gonna result in a lot of mass. Bruce Lee was very light, but also very strong.
See, I could handle Ronnie Coleman, cause I guarantee I can run WAAAAY faster than he can.
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bruce was a great athlete and performer but a all state quality HS heavy wt. wrestler would have killed him. it is the reason they have wt. catagories people. in boxing, MMA, wrestling, etc... a GREAT 135lbr would get killed by an ok 220lbr. reality people.
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First of muscle doesn't slow you down, fat does. Take a look at Kevin Randleman from the UFC and Pride. Ripped as far as fighters are concerned and incredibly fast. If you weight train in an explosive manner you will be much faster than some one who does not. For example Olympic weight lifters; many are under six feet and approaching 300lbs yet can dunk basketballs and can outrun olympic sprinters for the first 15 yards. I will agree that muscle does however affect you cardiovascular ability.
Could a nonweightlifting fighter beat and untrained weightlifter... Probably (alot of factors are involved)
Could a weightlifting fighter beat and untrained weightlifter and a fighter that doesn't lift.... Everytime
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To me it really depends on your style. I do alot of powerlifting and plyometrics. It keeps me fast, strong and powerful. As well as maintaining a nice physique. Trust me weights do help. And do not listen to someone who says most fighters train with only BW exercises. Thats BS. While of course they use them. I mean dips, chins are awesome. They use weights. You just do not wanna do to much bodybuilding cause you will be like Phil Baroni used to be and be weighted down and gas out. If you look at Phil now. His physique is good. Not quite as beefy as before but he has alot more wind.
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malic is right abotu the importance of strength to support your technique... I do think that the value of muscle depends strongly on the type of fighting you are doing. If you are in a ring or a back yard and a formal fight is decided upon then mass is a huge factor but if you are in a bar and some fucker pushes you against the wall I would rather have skill. The knowledge of simple joint locking techniques as well as vulnerable areas to strike are very important in most real world situations, you dont necessaruly need to absorb a ton of punishment and toss your assailant across the room you need fundamental technique and the state of mind to cary them our as brutaly as necessary. As soon as he grabs your jacket or touches your girl, breaking his nose and pounding his solar plexus is plenty... muscle sure does help though....
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bruce was a great athlete and performer but a all state quality HS heavy wt. wrestler would have killed him. it is the reason they have wt. catagories people. in boxing, MMA, wrestling, etc... a GREAT 135lbr would get killed by an ok 220lbr. reality people.
not always true.. when i started grapeling i weighed in at 190lbs my teacher was around 145.. he use to kick my ass without breaking a sweat..and i had done other types of martial arts for years before i started training with him. you would be suprised how years of training and experience can help you win.