Which prototypical position in sports will win in MMA?

[JohnnyThompson]

So the question asks...Which position in sports (i.e. Point Guard, Goalie, Quarterback etc.) has players that are most likely to win in a MMA cage match against any other position. *Positions in combat sports can not be an answer. So you can't say black belt in Karate or Boxing Heavyweight.

My answer is Defensive End in American Football. They are built like oxen. They are nimble, elusive and aggressive.

 

[minidog]

whats the chaps called in rugby??
they play with NO padding/protection

 

[D-rock]

It would be hard to go with any position. You would almost have to stick with choosing individuals. You could probably take out most of the positions that are generally too bulky to be good fighters like NFL linemen. They would tire out too easily and probably wouldn't be quick enough it too many situations. Some people that are too tall or too short might have a problem in it. Beyond that it's too hard to tell because besides general athleticism and maybe flexibility being good at MMA is about training, dealing with pain, instinct, and knowing what your doing both with the actual fighting and coming up with a good game plan against the opponent that you manage to implement during successfully the fight.

 

[Oito]

NFL Cornerbacks are the best all around athletes in the USA

 

[D-rock]

NFL Cornerbacks are the best all around athletes in the USA

It's just too bad for them 40 yard dashes in a strait line aren't a part of fighting. What's also ironic is that they are generally the worst tacklers on the defense and have the least amount of physical contact thrown against them than any other non-punter/kicker on the team.

 

[Oito]

if i were training someone i would want all around athleticism... shoot look at GSP...total package and probably the best athlete in the UFC

 

[Rod Hugo]

You could be the best athlete in the world. If you don't have a good chin, you're getting knocked out.

I would love to see Lebron James or Dwight Howard in MMA. Talk about reach advantage.