[jea22]

Hi my first post on the forums, so sorry for any mistakes. I was just wondering what everyone thought were on the racial differences between fighters. I have read on some web sites that African American people have faster twitch fibers equipping them better for fighting, and that Asian people have very quicker reflexes. Just wondering what peoples opinions were from an MMA perspective. It is interesting that 'on the street' African Americans appear to be better fighters. Is it genetic or environmental factors? However in UFC, Pride etc... It is a more white/Brazilian dominated area. Is it just a matter of time before it becomes a black dominated sport, as was the path of boxing?
(No offence indented to any ethnic group)

[One Time]

In a sport like MMA where almost anything goes, I think hardwork, dedication and the genes of your immediate family are more conducive to a successful career than race, creed or ethnicity.

You can make an argument about race in most sports, but in MMA, I don't think so.

[Darklock]

I think that's more or less an Urban legend outside of people who keep wanting to rehash it as some sort of cultural thing but overall, I think it's a farce. The last century alone has proven that anyone can win anything regardless of the sport or race.

[thisisdan]

I don't think race has much to do with it. It's more culture and environment.

[OdinPatrick]

"web sites that African American people have faster twitch fibers equipping them better for fighting"

No, fast twitch is better for boxing, not fighting.

The strongest guys in the world are white though(look at olympic weightlifting, or strongman competitions)

Whites generally are more anerobic... they won't gas out as easy. (except for certain tribes in Africa)

Blacks have higher blood pressure, choking them out is easier.

Whites generally are more educated, all the top champs are like liddel,franklin,hughes, couture went to university. They are naturally more inclined to be better trained, and seem to be able to learn grappling, and sub defence easier.

[norcalmma]

Originally Posted by jea22

It is interesting that 'on the street' African Americans appear to be better fighters.

haha. are they better or is it that they are more willing.

[HaikuPat]

Originally Posted by jea22

Hi my first post on the forums, so sorry for any mistakes. I was just wondering what everyone thought were on the racial differences between fighters. I have read on some web sites that African American people have faster twitch fibers equipping them better for fighting, and that Asian people have very quicker reflexes. Just wondering what peoples opinions were from an MMA perspective. It is interesting that 'on the street' African Americans appear to be better fighters. Is it genetic or environmental factors? However in UFC, Pride etc... It is a more white/Brazilian dominated area. Is it just a matter of time before it becomes a black dominated sport, as was the path of boxing?
(No offence indented to any ethnic group)

Sounds like a retarded racial stereotypical mindset a young white male living in the US who hasn't experianced much life outside media/local surroundings that don't give any relation to the prev. Is that somewhat right?

No doubt, there are people with genetic differences - but if you knew shit about anything, you'd know muscle fiber type is something that is changed/manipulated through the type of physical activity you engage in, and that asians do not possess an alien nervous system/eyes/brain that gives them superior reaction time.

"It is interesting that 'on the street' African Americans appear to be better fighters." Where is this taken from? Oh ya, you just pulled it out your ass. What are your sources for this? 50 cent and Def Jam Vendetta?

Also, this thread is a blatant case of forum trolling and the OP needs to retake basic english grammar class, buy a book, or just go jogging on the highway sometime...

[One Time]

Odin-

hahaha...holy shit. Whaddya know...a redneck dumbfuck

[OdinPatrick]

Originally Posted by One Time

hahaha...holy shit. Whaddya know...a redneck dumbfuck

fact, blacks are more inclined to have more fast twitch muscle fibers.

Fact, whites have mroe slow twitch, which is better for certain long prolonged strength/endurance.

So, if you are grappling a guy for a long time, slow twitch fibers are better.

If you are jabbing a guy and throwing combo's in boxing, fast is better.

[FistInFace]

This is a bad thread.