Do soccer players transition well into MMA?

[BornagaininUES]

I heard that Anderson Silva used to play soccer and even Conor McGregor at one point was really into it.

Is there something to what soccer teaches you which transitions well into MMA?

[ispy]

here's one: https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter...courtney-casey

[sooby]

every kid in Brazil has played soccer, and the most athletically gifted kids have probably played in some amateur league at some point

Soccer is also the most popular sport in Ireland


i'm sure it has nothing to do with any of that (not srs)

[Schnitzl]

I heard that Anderson Silva used to play soccer and even Conor McGregor at one point was really into it.

Is there something to what soccer teaches you which transitions well into MMA?

Absolutely. The skills transfer over pretty well from speed to agility to cardiovascular endurance. Football is by far the #1 sport in Brazil and also UK so people from those countries often played when they were young.

[akmerle]

I heard that Anderson Silva used to play soccer and even Conor McGregor at one point was really into it.

Is there something to what soccer teaches you which transitions well into MMA?

Not especially, soccer is the most popular sport for kids growing up in those countries, so naturally fighters from those countries would likely have participated when younger.

Also look at the skills required, and the nature of the game. Soccer has no real upper body involvement, relatively light on contact / aggression, and I wont even pick the low hanging fruit of flopping.

Sports that have much more carryover would be rugby / American football / hockey.

[BornagaininUES]

Sports that have much more carryover would be rugby / American football / hockey.

I laughed......

[BornagaininUES]

Absolutely. The skills transfer over pretty well from speed to agility to cardiovascular endurance. Football is by far the #1 sport in Brazil and also UK so people from those countries often played when they were young.

I would have figured. LOL @ people saying American football when most football players are grossly out of shape and can barely endure after running 50 yards, often having to slow down. Then again, fools think brute strength = GOAT when Roger Huerta is pummeling former linebackers in street fights. Just look at how long Greg Hardy lasted in the UFC and he was a top notch player in the NFL lol.

One thing that doesn't get mentioned that I think might be playing a role here is balance. Silva and McGregor seem to have outstanding balance.

[jamalfudge]

Ahem

[sooby]

I laughed......

Volk used to be a rugby player, but he's probably more an exception than the rule.

however rugby requires a good balance of strength, endurance, power, speed, quickness, etc.

[Schnitzl]

Volk used to be a rugby player, but he's probably more an exception than the rule.

however rugby requires a good balance of strength, endurance, power, speed, quickness, etc.

I forgot what it was called exactly but one or the other - Rugby League or Union is where they have like 40 minute half times which they spend mostly doing 95-100% effort sprints. It's fkin insane how much sustained speed-endurance & stamina these guys have. They're all on roids as well lmao.

[kusok]

Soccer is a terrible sport for MMA. What you gon do? Play possum? Dive and tap out and have a 0-97 record?

[TrueTruth]

[PepperedAngus]

Jose Aldo had to choose between the two, apparently he was that good at soccer.

[Cartiac]

pretty funny question honestly. Guys trained for extreme low intensity long term endurance, never use their hands, and flop on the ground and roll around crying at the hint of any contact. Probably could deliver some crazy calf kicks but yea not a whole lot else going to help them in MMA.

[sooby]

pretty funny question honestly. Guys trained for extreme low intensity long term endurance, never use their hands, and flop on the ground and roll around crying at the hint of any contact. Probably could deliver some crazy calf kicks but yea not a whole lot else going to help them in MMA.

the endurance base could help them, some athleticism, as well as general quick feet, foot coordination power in their legs, etc.

that's pretty much it, might have to unlearn some things though like how to kick

[poolshark472]

I laughed......

Tell us you've never played a contact sport without telling us you've never played a contact sport

[Cartiac]

There is a hilarious joke in here somewhere about kicking balls.

[akmerle]

I laughed......

Tell me you don’t train and know nothing about mma, without TELLING me you don’t train and know nothing about mma.

[BornagaininUES]

Tell us you've never played a contact sport without telling us you've never played a contact sport

Hmmmm...how many commercial breaks did it take for you to come up with that retort?

[BornagaininUES]

Soccer is a terrible sport for MMA. What you gon do? Play possum? Dive and tap out and have a 0-97 record?

American Football is a terrible sport for MMA. What you gon do? Hope they have 3 hours worth of commercials so you can catch your breath?

[BornagaininUES]

Ahem

TOUCHDOWN BRAH!!!

NVM, missed cuz of commercial break

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_Tc08rh1Tc

[akmerle]

American Football is a terrible sport for MMA. What you gon do? Hope they have 3 hours worth of commercials so you can catch your breath?

Cool, so not only do you not know MMA, you also don’t know sports in general. Got it. Thanks.

[poolshark472]

Hmmmm...how many commercial breaks did it take for you to come up with that retort?

Lol alright man good luck with that soccer training and your eventual first fight/sparring session which will be when exactly?

[BullittEV]

Ahem

Can some eurocuck please come explain why soccer players do this at such a high % compared to other sports?

I get it youre going for an advantage but is there no line to cross for some pride/honor?

[TrueTruth]

Can some eurocuck please come explain why soccer players do this at such a high % compared to other sports?

I get it youre going for an advantage but is there no line to cross for some pride/honor?

There are no clock stoppages in soccer and they are obsessed about keeping the game going, so it's easy to cheat and to get away with it because refs are under pressure to resume the game as quickly as possible. As a result, a lot of mistakes and you can fk the opposite team over if they get a red card and lose a player after you pretend like they almost killed you.

It was an absolute sh*tshow just a few years ago when using video replays was considered to be a taboo in soccer. Fortunately they finally upgraded to 21st century and now allow refs to check some video replays once in a while, so soccer players can't fuk around as much as they used to.

[sooby]

Can some eurocuck please come explain why soccer players do this at such a high % compared to other sports?

I get it youre going for an advantage but is there no line to cross for some pride/honor?

there is no pride/honor, it's win at all costs

plus it's a bunch of europeans. this chit happens in euro basketball as well, and they brought it to the NBA.