UFC vs Pride

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

about going to the ground. my friend tells me it isn't realistic in street fighting.

because in street fighting if you go to the ground, you bite. only unskilled fighters end up fighting on the ground.

of course this doesn't apply in UFC, where biting is not allowed.

I was watching one of these UFC fights on youtube that was almost solely on the ground. Talk about boring. Seemed more like the equivalent of two gay dudes in slow motion.

In street fighting, often somebody tries to tackle the other person and then submissions are important. it depends upon spacing.

Boxing is a great skill, and skilled boxers can accomplish much, but they also can be taken as well. The more skill one possesses the less he will kick, but kicking knees and groins can be effective.