if he was still alive and well
2007-09-16 19:35:26 · 17 answers · asked by andy_p4rk 3 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
1: He would be about 67 now, a little too old for the UFC, but let's say he fought in it's beginning in 1993, he would have been 53. Still a bit too old, but I bet he would have done better than Ron Van Cleif.
2: Let's just say in his prime, he was about 130lbs, and could have possible fought in WEC.
3: Given his obsession with training and bettering himself I would say he could have done well, I imagine he would already have some BJJ in his game by the second or 3rd UFC.
However, the likelihood of him fighting in it would have been rare. Keep in mind there were plenty avenues for him to test his skills with kickboxing, full contact karate, and Vale Tudo matches in Brazil. Not to mention around that time there was definately a large movement of styles testing themselves. (The Gracie Challenge was in full effect in the 70s).
Bruce never participated in any of them. So the likelihood of him fighting in a UFC would have been a pretty long shot. Had had not died I think he would have made more movies and studied more Martial Arts. He would basically be in a Gene Lebell type of status, revered and admired, a legend and true Martial Artist, but probably still with no notable record other than the acknowledgement of his prowess by his peers.
2007-09-17 07:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by judomofo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bruce Lee is for real. He challenged and beat a lot of people in his time.
With today's obsession with grappling I think he would be limited. I am very sure he would of gladly hammered the back of the head of anyone trying to take him down. but unfortunately you cant do that in UFC. It seems like he is always game for a challenge though
What made Bruce Lee an amazing fighter was not only his speed and strength but that always seemed to 'know' what to do in any situation. weight and all, i think he could still handle himself. Always remebr he once opened up a challenge for anyone to come in the ring and beat him. No one could, but interviewed later if he thought he was the world's greatest fighter he reportedly replied without batting an eyelid "Muhamad Ali"
But, Bruce Lee to win whatever UFC nonsense against anyone.
2007-09-18 08:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he was a very proficient martial artist but size and strength really do matter. His slight stature means that his resistance to blunt force impact will be significantly less than a larger adversary. Also his power of impact would be less than a larger more powerful foe. Speed/power considerations need to take into account resistance to injury.
As fantastic as he was in this age of steroid taken hugely powerful UFC fighters he wouldn't have survived a serious onslaught. He was good but many experts agree there were many non-famous martial artist better than him during his famous period.
2007-09-17 02:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by ace j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, most fighters today know more than one fighting style..Lee had a very small frame, not very much muscle. Fighters today would just over power him.
"Nowadays the guy that practices only one art is screwed."
-Wanderlei Silva
2007-09-17 14:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wouldn't have been able to even make the lightweight divisions (155 lbs).
He would've entered WEC though, and fought Urijah Faber for the title, making one of the most entertaining fights of the years.
2007-09-17 13:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by Frank the tank 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends who he fights and weight class... be specific i say he would win a couple but he was more of a teacher than fighter... his students would fill up a trophy room!
2007-09-17 02:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense but there is no way anyone could predict that. It depends on alot of factors. I mean, he wasn't a god or anything. Of course he could be beaten. Everyone can be beaten so the answer is yes and no.
2007-09-17 23:00:29 · answer #7 · answered by RDF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do his students compete in UFC? Just using JKD?
2007-09-17 11:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by Darth Scandalous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he would make it long. He was a very tiny little man. He was quick but remember he was in the movie business which means not everything you see is what you get.
2007-09-17 02:46:35 · answer #9 · answered by rawkofno 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His size would have been his disadvantage. I think that as long as he was fighting people in his weight class, he would be unbeatable. If he tried to fight the heavy weights though, I think he would have been in for some trouble.
2007-09-18 03:58:35 · answer #10 · answered by bushnana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋