Which fighter embodies the true spirit of martial arts the most?

[tuckermaclain]

For example, Tank was just a barroom brawler who could move a train with a punch. He trained on a bar stool. He probably cant spell martial arts.

Machida has trained since a child. Has always shown respect for his opponents win-or-lose. He takes relatively little damage. He relies on speed and skill rather than brawn. He seems to be the complete martial artist.

Some may think GSP, but they'd be wrong.

 

[Brandon Wilson]

Because Machida does, means GSP can't ?

That's some solid shertard logic right there...................

 

[abiG]

 

[Gabe]

Covington
Rousey
Conor
Jones

 

[VitorBelfoTRT]

Fedor

 

[mmmjojo]

CM Punk

 

[Bluntforce420]

Definitely not somebody who has been suspended by USADA

 

[Bobby Boulders]

Fedor

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[tuckermaclain]

Because Machida does, means GSP can't ?

That's some solid shertard logic right there...................

I said "most." Yes, that means if Machida does, GSP can't. Do you think GSP embodies the true spirit of martial arts the most? Since you are an amature fighter, your opinion does carry a lot weight because you've been there. You know what it's about much more than the rest of us who may have only sparred at the most.

 

[POWER2]

For example, Tank was just a barroom brawler who could move a train with a punch. He trained on a bar stool. He probably cant spell martial arts.

Machida has trained since a child. Has always shown respect for his opponents win-or-lose. He takes relatively little damage. He relies on speed and skill rather than brawn. He seems to be the complete martial artist.

Some may think GSP, but they'd be wrong.

Anyone who trains. Whether its in a garage or a multi-million dollar facility. Fame has nothing to do with it.

 

[TruthHurts001]

Sensei Kreese.

 

[Brandon Wilson]

I said "most." Yes, that means if Machida does, GSP can't. Do you think GSP embodies the true spirit of martial arts the most? Since you are an amature fighter, your opinion does carry a lot weight because you've been there. You know what it's about much more than the rest of us who may have only sparred at the most.

It's a pretty subjective thing. I can't say one way or the other which one embodies it the most. But I think your criteria is a little flawed, mostly the damage one. GSP also uses speed and skill, and adds in the brawn. He's (IMO) the overall better MMA. Not hating on machida at all, just my opinion, just as the OP is yours.

 

[Arne Rud]

Many of them

 

[MMAandBOXINGfan]

For example, Tank was just a barroom brawler who could move a train with a punch. He trained on a bar stool. He probably cant spell martial arts.

Machida has trained since a child. Has always shown respect for his opponents win-or-lose. He takes relatively little damage. He relies on speed and skill rather than brawn. He seems to be the complete martial artist.

Some may think GSP, but they'd be wrong.

? why would they be wrong thinking GSP?

 

[PurpleAki]

Gsp. Gracie entire family . Shogun. Fedor. Sonnen. All fighters from China.

 

[soulsstealer]

LUL he is the one who brought in eyepokes which is stable in martial arts

 

[Brandon Wilson]

Love me some Bones. That being said, I'm not sure he embodies the spirit of martial arts the way the TS is talking about (if at all).

Now, if you said the best, most naturally talented/gifted fighter ever to step foot inside the Octagon, he'd definitely get my vote.

 

[Juventud]

Nick Diaz.

Prepared for warfare at any moment.

Doesn't take roids like Anderson.

Machida has trained since a child. Has always shown respect for his opponents win-or-lose. He takes relatively little damage. He relies on speed and skill rather than brawn. He seems to be the complete martial artist.

Some may think GSP, but they'd be wrong.

Everything you said is true about GSP too.
He also didn't get killed by someone on Cocaine like Machida.

 

[Marianne]

Dern obviously

 

[BawzMcGee]

Harold Howard. Cos aint none of the punk ass bitches in MMA today ever tried a front flip kick.

It didnt work, but at least he tried.