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Fight Science: UFC fighters put mixed martial arts (MMA) to the test

Fight Science

I was up late last night, watching "San Quentin Unlocked" on the National Geographic channel.

Real exciting stuff.

Anyway, during the show there were commercials for an upcoming program called "Fight Science" that features some notable UFC fighters past and present.

Here's the premise:

"The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) showcases the most skilled mixed martial art (MMA) fighters. Scientists analyze the unique fighting styles and capabilities of legendary fighters like Randy Couture, former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz and two-time world submission grappling champion Dean Lister."

The mixed martial arts (MMA) episode (and the series) debuts on the National Geographic channel on Sunday, January 27, 2008, at 8 p.m. ET. To check out a video trailer click here.

If it's anything like Rampage Jackson video right here then it will be worth tuning-in to see.

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Thats gonna be hott, cant wait to see it, If Fedor watches this, hes gonna bump up his training, if he ever gets a chance with Captin America.

by Chris on Jan 15, 2008 9:59 AM EST reply actions  

Will they weigh Titos head? That’s a science experiment worth watching.

by SirMixaLot on Jan 15, 2008 10:00 AM EST reply actions  

this is mint – been waiting for this for a while. All UFC fighters are looking for a pay day – it would be wicked if they had a lil competition for – hardest punch, kick, grip, strength – 5G’z per win?

id say,

punch – Sylvia/Arlovski

Kick – Mirko (with out a doubt)

Grip – Mir/Lesnar

Strength – Lesnar

…IMO

by Insain on Jan 15, 2008 10:04 AM EST reply actions  

Thanks for the head s up..I’ll Dvr it. Hopefully this show will display how our sport has evolved and stays improving itself..the best form of one on one combat. MMA.

by PhilQNY on Jan 15, 2008 10:07 AM EST reply actions  

Will they weigh Titos head? That’s a science experiment worth watching.

Technically the thickest Skull in the fight game was to my knowledge acredited to Fujita..that dude got a big dome..but Tito’s ego tips the scale a bit too.

by PhilQNY on Jan 15, 2008 10:09 AM EST reply actions  

I dunno.. I usually don’t like these types of shows.. I saw one once about martial arts where they did similar tests. Seems to me like they’re trying to use fancy graphics, dramatic technology, and fighters who are willing to whore themselves out to make a buck off MMA. I really am not interested.

by Eric on Jan 15, 2008 10:13 AM EST reply actions  

I dunno.. I usually don’t like these types of shows.. I saw one once about martial arts where they did similar tests. Seems to me like they’re trying to use fancy graphics, dramatic technology, and fighters who are willing to whore themselves out to make a buck off MMA. I really am not interested.

you seem like quite a sad kinda dood……whore themselves out?? yeh whatever

by Insain on Jan 15, 2008 10:19 AM EST reply actions  

Check this out:

The results show the comparative strengths, advantages and limitations of each technique these fighters may use during combat. Among the results, scientists determine that Rutten’s kick generates a force equivalent to a 35-mph car crash, and Couture’s endurance is nearly 10 times better than that of the average person and his blows generate double the force of a heavyweight boxer’s best punch.

Randy can punch that hard?

by SirMixaLot on Jan 15, 2008 11:37 AM EST reply actions  

Technically the thickest Skull in the fight game was to my knowledge acredited to Fujita..that dude got a big dome..but Tito’s ego tips the scale a bit too.

lets not forget Mark hunt and Cabbage

by john on Jan 15, 2008 11:45 AM EST reply actions  

this is mint – been waiting for this for a while. All UFC fighters are looking for a pay day – it would be wicked if they had a lil competition for – hardest punch, kick, grip, strength – 5G’z per win?

id say,

punch – Sylvia/Arlovski

Kick – Mirko (with out a doubt)

Grip – Mir/Lesnar

Strength – Lesnar

…IMO

Grip goes to Noguerra and Henderson without a doubt

by john on Jan 15, 2008 11:47 AM EST reply actions  

Grip goes to Noguerra and Henderson without a doubt

true that..Nog has one of the strongest grips in MMA per Mark Coleman.

by PhilQNY on Jan 15, 2008 11:51 AM EST reply actions  

Technically the thickest Skull in the fight game was to my knowledge acredited to Fujita..that dude got a big dome..but Tito’s ego tips the scale a bit too.


You have an absolutely unique genetic condition known as Homer Simpson Syndrome. It’s like wearing a football helmet inside your own head. Why I could wallop you all day with this surgical two-by-four without ever knocking you down.

by pw on Jan 15, 2008 11:53 AM EST reply actions  

lets not forget Mark hunt and Cabbage

Mark and Cabbage can take a shot and they do have some big domes..but when I was watching pride John..they informed the viewers that doctor’s measured Fujita’s Dome and he had the thickest skull in the game.

by PhilQNY on Jan 15, 2008 11:54 AM EST reply actions  

would you rather have a million dollars, or Tito’s head full of nickels?

by iss-man on Jan 15, 2008 12:38 PM EST reply actions  

Mark and Cabbage can take a shot and they do have some big domes..but when I was watching pride John..they informed the viewers that doctor’s measured Fujita’s Dome and he had the thickest skull in the game.

Oh really, I didnt know they actually measured his noggin…Thanks Phil

by john on Jan 15, 2008 1:01 PM EST reply actions  

Fight Science is on the inside front cover of the new FIGHT! magazine.

by Todd on Jan 15, 2008 1:04 PM EST reply actions  

Check this out:

The results show the comparative strengths, advantages and limitations of each technique these fighters may use during combat. Among the results, scientists determine that Rutten’s kick generates a force equivalent to a 35-mph car crash, and Couture’s endurance is nearly 10 times better than that of the average person and his blows generate double the force of a heavyweight boxer’s best punch.

Randy can punch that hard?

imagine how hard chuck punches, dude knocked him out twice amd when randy would hit him nothing.

by hector on Jan 15, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply actions  

YO MANIA! WHATS UP CAN I GET PROPS I TRIED TO LET YOU GUYS IN ON THIS INNFO LIKE A WEEK AGO IN A COUPLE OF THREADS> But in all if you don’t rember it’s ok i’m just glad you guys put it up thats going to be good.last time they had page an a couple of other people

by white rhino on Jan 15, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions  

It was the matt hamill vs stephen bonnar thread on january 7. thanks you guys are 60 on my bucket list i want to get a thank you assist from mania.

by white rhino on Jan 15, 2008 2:40 PM EST reply actions  

here is a short clip from it. i want to see the epi when it airs, seems good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVvhDwFnJk

by MMA Wallpapers SF on Jan 15, 2008 2:42 PM EST reply actions  

It was the matt hamill vs stephen bonnar thread on january 7. thanks you guys are 60 on my bucket list i want to get a thank you assist from mania.

60? That’s a backhanded compliment. I didn’t see it. It’s very hard for me to read ALL the comments even though I do try. Best way is to email it to me.

by MMAmania on Jan 15, 2008 2:48 PM EST reply actions  

They measured Dean Lister’s punching power? I wonder how much it pales in comparison with Rampage’s punch lol.

by Pat on Jan 15, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions  

would you rather have a million dollars, or Tito’s head full of nickels?

LOL! That’s awesome, I guess I’d take either, they’ve gotta add up to the same total… :)

by Jason on Jan 15, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions  

Oh really, I didnt know they actually measured his noggin…Thanks Phil

If you can they mention it in Pride 10 “Return of the Warriors”

by PhilQNY on Jan 15, 2008 3:58 PM EST reply actions  

would you rather have a million dollars, or Tito’s head full of nickels?


hahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, I laughed all the way to work with this one….
I will go tito’s skull full of nickels….

by Da Monkey on Jan 16, 2008 8:13 AM EST reply actions  

I can’t wait to see it. If it’s about MMA, but more important, the UFC I’m going to be watching it. Even if I’m working, I’ll make time to stop and watch it.

by E. Fairway on Jan 16, 2008 10:00 AM EST reply actions  

who is Bas throwing that punch at?he’s behind u dumb ass.

by suspiria on Jan 18, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions  

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