Some guys believe Branch Warren is an incredible fighter...

[Submissionfytr]

The guys over at MD think Branch (and only him and Evan) are the exception to the rule of body builders muscles not automatically making them championship level fighters  

From MD "The are some pros like Evan, who can kick some butt in a brawl, but aside from him and maybe Branch Warren, I don't think any pro would be an effective fighter. Evan and Branch have more muscle mass than most but they know how to hone their lactic acid. Most BBs would be out of wind 20 seconds into a fight. I am probably just the right medium between the two. I am not too massive, but I am still bigger than most and I have insane muscle stamina. This is what I tried explaining to Lee Priest a few years ago. He insisted that he could take me just because his frame is packed with muscle. All of that muscle would not do him much good if I were to unleash a crazy barrage of superman punches, reverse-spinning elbows, and thai kicks to his head."

[Rascal full]

Anyone with half a brain realises having big muscles does not 'make' you a good fighter. So many other factors such as skill, experience, determination, aggression, technique, mental strength are way more important.

Not to say that having big muscles prevents you from being able to fight but it is not a prerequisite. The only thing being muscular will do is intimidate stupid people that are not aware of this.

[Simple Simon]

Anyone with half a brain realises having big muscles does not 'make' you a good fighter. So many other factors such as skill, experience, determination, aggression, technique, mental strength are way more important.

Not to say that having big muscles prevents you from being able to fight but it is not a prerequisite. The only thing being muscular will do is intimidate stupid people that are not aware of this.

Having big muscles makes you gas, and in a fight its vital that gassing doesnt happen.

[Kim Jong Bob]

dude it was one guy and he was clearly trolling

[Wez]

Man nobody is afraid to fight BBs....most of them need 6 reps to tie a boot.

[mesmorph78]

Didn't branch tear a muscle falling down a stairs...also just stepping out of his jeep

[Simple Simon]

[Rascal full]

Having big muscles makes you gas, and in a fight its vital that gassing doesnt happen.

Agreed. There is definitely a limit before muscle mass actually becomes a hinderance.

[Ron]

What kind of fighting?

Muscle mass can make you a fighter in a brawl (aka UFC style), but many smaller guys have done very well against huge guys not adept in the various styles of fighting.

By the way, Branch is a hunter - he is heading to New Zealand after the Australian Pro (he is competing) to go hunting.

[LurkerNoMore]

The guys over at MD think Branch (and only him and Evan) are the exception to the rule of body builders muscles not automatically making them championship level fighters  

From MD "The are some pros like Evan, who can kick some butt in a brawl, but aside from him and maybe Branch Warren, I don't think any pro would be an effective fighter. Evan and Branch have more muscle mass than most but they know how to hone their lactic acid. Most BBs would be out of wind 20 seconds into a fight. I am probably just the right medium between the two. I am not too massive, but I am still bigger than most and I have insane muscle stamina. This is what I tried explaining to Lee Priest a few years ago. He insisted that he could take me just because his frame is packed with muscle. All of that muscle would not do him much good if I were to unleash a crazy barrage of superman punches, reverse-spinning elbows, and thai kicks to his head."

That piss ant probably couldn't nail a single one of those on a sleeping man.  Another wannabe in a Tap Out shirt. 

[Kwon_2]

LOL @ "hone their lactic acid"

[temple_of_dis]

many short and slight guys beleive this bs about small guys n fighting skill

its a kinda a skinny asian and italiano twink thing to believ ein

mass matters a lot

lil guy cna hit big guy and hes got mass and mucles to shrug of blow but when big guy grab n slams lil guy damage to thoise bird bones happenz quick

[Uncle Junior]

Pathetic! This is a joke.

[The Scott]

This begs the question:  How come the Hulk can win? 

In the real world, if we are hit hard, we more often than not don't bounce right back up like "Neo".  Anything can happen, anyone can "win". 

[Wez]

Because the real world ain't a cage......ground fightning is only good in a cage. I would just hit you with a car antenna. Not you personally but you get the idea. All you need to be is crazy with a I don't give a fuck if I die attitude...like a suicide bomber.

[Fortress]

This again.

To think mass and strength doesn't give an individual an advantage in a fight is to be completely idiotic.

Muscle doesn't make anyone a good fighter, of course, but it provides protection, and it gives movement torque and power.

Strength, skill, cardio, hunger, flexibility, co-ordination, etc. ... all attributes that help in a physical altercation. The more of these you have in your favour, the greater your chances of victory.

Please let's not talk nonsense.

[Wez]

This again.

To think mass and strength doesn't give an individual an advantage in a fight is to be completely idiotic.

Muscle doesn't make anyone a good fighter, of course, but it provides protection, and it gives movement torque and power.

Strength, skill, cardio, hunger, flexibility, co-ordination, etc. ... all attributes that help in a physical altercation. The more of these you have in your favour, the greater your chances of victory.

Please let's not talk nonsense.

Agree Brother but we are talking about guys that are out of breath going from the leg extension to the leg curl.

[Fortress]

Agree Brother but we are talking about guys that are out of breath going from the leg extension to the leg curl.

 

[UPINTHEMGUTS]

Guy that are lean with long reach make the best fighters in my opinion. I've seen a lot of big muscular guys get gassed early and get the shit beat out of them by skinnier fellas. If you can you keep your distance from the leg shoots and bear hugs in the first minute of a fight against a bigger guy and keep it standing up, your odds of coming out on top increase dramatically. Easier said than done of course when things are happening so fast. But if you can keep your cool and stay patient, it works(along with some well timed jabs and hooks to the chin).

[anabolichalo]

the gas thing is a joke

real fights dont last over 30 seconds

[Parker]

Didn't Branch Warren lose his fight with a flight a steps? Or was that the curb?
He forgot to use his signature move, "The T-Rex Kick".

[UPINTHEMGUTS]

the gas thing is a joke

real fights dont last over 30 seconds

Agree. End it quick at all costs. But stamina definitely comes into play if you or your opponent can't.

[anabolichalo]

i dont find branch intimidating at all


but i saw that bearded muslim looking freakish ifbb fella in a tank top in person


and would not fight him 

[Uncle Junior]

the gas thing is a joke

real fights dont last over 30 seconds

The reason they don't last more than 30 seconds is because people gas after 30 seconds....duh!

[anabolichalo]

muscles     

look at these chinks gunning down kneegrows


sure they were more muscled than the asians