What percent of fights end up on the ground? A not-quite-scientific look at YouTube “street fight” videos suggests about a third. Lessons learned:
- Most fights start with someone who’s unprepared getting punched in the face… even though there‘s lots of indicators it’s about to happen
- The aggressor then gains the initiative with a flurry of punches… and often wins within seconds
- Most losses were a result of not having a basic boxing protective stance or guard… and getting hit in the face by an unskilled opponent
- Less than 1/3 of fights end up on the ground in a way that grappling would be useful
- When used, takedowns were one of the most effective street fighting techniques because they either end the fight or put you in a dominant position
- Grappling styles like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are very effective in street fights… especially for gaining and maintaining a dominant position
- Multiple attackers are more likely to be an issue if you are in a striking-only fight and get knocked down
Russian All Around Fighting. Storm fighting. Eight ten second rounds. Most fight the decision made in the first ten seconds.