I honestly think there is almost zero chance for average bluebelt beating Mike. We shouldnt fall into this mindset that our martial art is 10 times better than the others and think of ourselves as unbeatable. I mean - the dude was a monster. And on top of that a heavyweight. Putting away heavyweights with one touch. I mean, everything is possible. But bluebelt is nothing. I would for sure give my money on an average brownbelt above welterweight. But I honestly think Mike would KO most of blues. Especially in a streetfight where there is no cage which helps with closing the distance. Just my opinion though!
RE: Can a Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu Beat Mike Tyson?
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Can a Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu Beat Mike Tyson?
I don't think assuming a blue belt could win is the same as thinking bjj is 10x better than anything. Remember, all the condition was is blue belt. You don't think there are big, tough, heavyweight blue belts that could take Mike down before a huge KO punch lands? It's very possible. Boxers do not know takedown defense. However, boxers and strikers do know movement and range. Mike was a monster, and standing he would win, but taken down, he would lose I think.The the question is, can they get the takedown before a clean punch lands?
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hah btw it wasn't meant as an answer to you :D I just coincedentally replied on your comment ...so I've deleted it and commented on post as I've wanted. Haven't even time to read your comment this time, I'm at work :D Soo I hope noo offense was taken :D
Yepp yepp, you're right, heavyweight bluebelt has pretty good chance. I just reacted more in general, cuz I feel some bjj guys are putting our art too high compared to the other ones :D
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Never any offense taken. This is an age old important convo! Def didn't mean to make it seem that way if I did :) Also, a huge consideration, what if they know wrestling? What if it wasn't even a bjj blue belt but a wrestler with the same years of experience?
I think that's why I don't give Tyson as much of a chance. Almost every striker vs grappler scenario seems to play in favor of the grappler. But we all know how difficult it really is to close that distance for a takedown. But we also know how difficult it is to strike off your back and get up if you have no training.
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Yeah, I get your point...would for sure be interesting to see. I've read somewhere he turned down a fight with Royce.
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Never any offense taken. This is an age old important convo! Def didn't mean to make it seem that way if I did :) Also, a huge consideration, what if they know wrestling? What if it wasn't even a bjj blue belt but a wrestler with the same years of experience?
I think that's why I don't give Tyson as much of a chance. Almost every striker vs grappler scenario seems to play in favor of the grappler. But we all know how difficult it really is to close that distance for a takedown. But we also know how difficult it is to strike off your back and get up if you have no training.
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