There is a high skill difference between a trained, professional fighter and an average person. However, a common misconception remains in the brawn vs. skill fight debate. The idea that if you are muscular and beefed up, you can power through and beat someone in a fight, regardless of how trained they are in martial arts.
Amanda Ribas proved that wrong when she wrestled and pinned down a bodybuilder twice her size and weight. The way she dominated and threw him around shocked some fans, while others who knew the skillset martial artists possess weren’t surprised at all.
125 pound UFC fighter Amanda Ribas slammed a professional bodybuilder on his face 😯 pic.twitter.com/JTq6WcrDiR
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) October 14, 2024
Ribas threw the bodybuilder down on his face so hard that the corner of his left eye swelled up immediately. Here’s what fans had to say about the encounter, “If u don’t train MMA u can get hurt no matter the size.”
A fan pointed out how muscles do not give you any advantage in a fight, “Muscles don’t mean s*it” Another fan said, “A bodybuilder would be very weak if he didn’t practice martial arts.”
Ribas isn’t even the best in her sport, yet she still managed to dominate the bodybuilder, opined a fan: “Ribas is a mid a*s fighter too. Just proof that combat sports training usually trumps a size advantage”
Yet another person mentioned, “Good, the delusional meatheads need to be humbled.”
“125lb female UFC fighter accidentally hurts a big dude while playing, and random gym bros will still confidently say they beat male pro fighters in a fight because they’re heavier,” said another.
Recently, something similar transpired during an open Jiu-Jitsu tournament when UFC legend Demetrious Johnson took on a 248-pound opponent.
Johnson beats 248lb Jiu-Jitsu brown belt
UFC and MMA legend Johnson, who recently retired from the sport, fought in the bantam and flyweight division in the Octagon. He currently grapples in the featherweight division in IBJJF competitions. During his MMA career, he roughly weighed around 136 pounds.
Earlier this year, there was much banter about Bradley Martyn’s claim that he would beat Johnson in a street fight. That never took place but fans got a glimpse of how a grappling exchange between the two would pan out when the ‘Mighty Mouse’ entered an open tournament where he took on an opponent who weighed 248lb, a good 100 pounds or so heavier than him.
Although Johnson got thrown around a bit, he get back into the fight using his body and skill.
What separated the pair was Johnon’s speed and technique. He always seemed to be two steps ahead of his opponent and went on to win the fight impressively.
