Reasons Why British MMA Will Inevitably Overtake The USA

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Reasons why British MMA will inevitably overtake the USA

By Harry Borovick

Not so long ago, Japan was the world leader in providing MMA fans with blood-fests for the our televisual pleasure. Now, the USA is undoubtedly viewed the leader, not just because of their media dominance through the UFC and Strikeforce, but because there is a perception that their system produces greater athletes for home fans to cheer for. Here are three, unashamedly cliché reasons why British and European MMA has lagged behind but will inevitably overtake the USA in producing quality products.

1. “The Count” Bisping (aka Hendo punching bag) is a prime example of a British MMA fighter who has been beaten by dominant wrestlers despite being a well rounded and arguably better fighter than those who beat him. It is easy to argue Bisping technically is better at clinching and striking than fighters like Dan Henderson. The problem arises when he gets out wrestled, gasses because of this and then lets his hands down (we know what happens next: “limey-mocking”. Therefore clearly the key to already better British fighters doing well internationally is increased wrestling ability, something we're already seeing in fighters throughout British MMA. Surely this means it's just a matter of time till wrestling credentials alone from the US wont be enough to make Brits wet themselves.

2. American MMA fighters come from two American disciplines, wrestling and what the colonials call football. From Bobb Sapp to Ben Askren we see this has been a staple of American MMA since their fighters showed up in Pride. Therefore the Americans have basically one talent; tackling. Brits do this as well, but they do it in a masculine way, without pads, its called Rugby. Because Brits are not overly concerned with this, we produce more well rounded fighters who, from a young age, focus on actual fighting rather than sharing showers with other shoulder-pad-wearing men. Case in point, Dan Hardy. Taekwondo and grappling from a young age. British emphasis on fighting rather than simply running and tackling is clearly going to make us superior in the long run. Need proof? Anyone ever see Bobb Sapp actually striking against anyone who wasn’t an American wrestler? No? Watch him vs Cro Cop, enjoy, thank me later.

3. The final reason is short and simple. Americans don’t have a fighting tradition apart from wrestling. Americans try to claim boxing for themselves. It's not, it's British. Who cares if they claim to produce the best fighters. Anyone who followed Joe Calzaghe will agree, they may have more, but we invented it and we have our fair share of talent. Basically, just because we don't always win at a sport, doesn't mean others can claim it for themselves. British cricket, football and rugby fans will all know what I'm saying. Its just a matter of time 'till proud British history of fighting overtakes the yank arrogance of stealing British national identity.

Basically, Britain's closing the gap.

(Extra note: This entire article is a waste of time because we all know Brazilians just end up beating everyone)



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