Anyone noticed the physiques in the latest Ultimate Fighter series?

Like I've already said twice, I don't expect the to look like Mens health cover models but IMO this is what a heavy weight should look like...

Funny how hard man Kimbo got his arse kicked. A lot of muscle and he looks like a scary man. Yet chubby comes along and wipes the floor with him. I thought there were a couple of guys who looked in good shape in that series where they had a full on fight in the garden of the house. They were sat around having some beers and it kicked off. One of them got slammed on his head. One of these guys had a white t shirt on an was a big lad, he had a tattoo down the back of his arm, the tricep area and blonde hair. I quite liked his build. 

The_Goat


Like I've already said twice, I don't expect the to look like Mens health cover models but IMO this is what a heavy weight should look like...

Why though?

This guy is arguably the hardest man on the planet...and he doesnt even look like he lifts weights! 

to be honest tho ste, kimbo is a brawler, he isnt an MMArtist.. he's quickly learning tho, and for all the fat that ne,son carries, he's a top level BJJ practitioner.. he's beaten some top guys in the game before, so really, the only chance kimbo had was a knockout, but as it went to the ground, he obviously stood no chance wat so ever!

Because they are an athlete and athletes should :) 

In all honesty though, if the muscle is effective and the podge is not really hindering you then it shouldn't be a problem. 

The_Goat


Like I've already said twice, I don't expect the to look like Mens health cover models but IMO this is what a heavy weight should look like...

Tyson = genetic freak IMO

More recent pic:

Mike Tysons build would not be ideal for MMA and for all you guys who are saying they gas just remember that bigger muscles need more o2 therefore of course they will gas quicker if they have pretty much the same lung capacity as smaller guys. NFL isnt exactly a hard sport fitness wise compared to mma you do what run for 30s then have a break as opposed to fighting for 5 mins without one.

Agreed Roy Nelson is fcking disgrace because he is soo fat but he does have some slick ground skills.

Maybe not the best around, but still good enough to win the UFC title and beaten guys like Jeff Monson, Andre Arlovski, Frank Mir, Brandon Vera etc...

How old is Tyson now?

(God i really should be getting on with my work, i am suppose to be writing about Malaria and Sickle cell anaemia and instead I am asking what Tyson's age is!)

^^ what an ugly penis

In fact he looks like a bad version of Chris Moyles! Anyone else see the resemblance?

http://randommiss.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/moyles_280_415570a.jpg

Surely more muscle is better in any situation though? I'm not saying more muscle means you're a good fighter but if roy nelson for instance dropped to 12% bf and then gained muscle until he hit 260lbs, surely he would be a better, stronger fighter than his former self?

I'll say it again though... I don't for a second believe that someone who is ripped is automatically a better fighter than a fat person.

Roy Nelson is the only one who 'looks' ridiculously out of shape, but he knows how to use that lard to his advantage and has looked one of the fiitter fighters in his 2 fights.

^^^ for nelson to drop to 12% then gain muscle to get back to 260lbs would take..... in fact, he could never do it!

and that pic of sylvia is v old!!
he did manage to turn his physique around a bit.. with thanks to steroids at some point also..
but that pic there he looks dreadful!!
wasn't a good fighter really tho either.. arlovski has no chin, which is a shame as technically he's immense!

Yes Mr M but you get my point, an mma fighter with 20-30% bodyfat is a lot fitter then a bodybuilder with 4-5%! 

Big muscles are a big hinderence in MMA.  You're not as supple and a lock doesn't even have to be on that well for it to hurt like hell.  Ok there's the odd few who get away with it (look at Brock) but MMA guys are usually in good shape due to the amount of fitness they have.  Check out on youtube, Rich Franklin and Shaun Sherk training.  You'll be panting just watching it.  These guys have good builds, are pretty low BF but just keep going and going.

When I trained there were a few BB'ers who came and yes they were a lot stronger and this helped to a certain extent but it wasn't that hard to put a even a sloppy Kimura or key lock on them and they were usually tapping before major torque had been put on them due to how big their delts were.

Also a good point made above about how much more o2 muscles will use, heavily muscled guys usually gas very quickly.

I think there are a few that look like they are in pretty bad shape tbh.

I think Big baby is a good example of the heavy weight class and his power and strength show for it. I don't know how good he is technically but there is no doubt he is bloody strong and he weighs the same as roy nelson. Just a better use of the available weight IMO.

Packup Pete


Yes Mr M but you get my point, an mma fighter with 20-30% bodyfat is a lot fitter then a bodybuilder with 4-5%! 

Very good point