Nigel Benn MMA fight 1985

[achillesthegreat]

Keefe did well to last as long as he did. 'The Dark Destroyer' by name and by nature. The man was a fighter to the core.

Didn't know Benn was well versed in kickboxing but you can see from his kicks that he hadn't been doing it for a week or two.

[mcguirpa]

Originally Posted by Bryn

Is that the usual attire? Look like they're wearing tracky bottoms and trainers.

They're footpads not trainers (think gloves, but for your feet)

[Bryn]

Originally Posted by mcguirpa

They're footpads not trainers (think gloves, but for your feet)

Ah cool, cheers.

[nick6]

Originally Posted by greatmategreat

What do they mean by that? That money was fixed on Benn at good odds as an unknown quantity with his backers fully aware of his capabilities?

There wouldn't be betting at a show like that. He just never expected to be up against such a good opponent.

[ontheup]

That is not mma, muppet

[atberry]

Benn said use of head and elbows were allowed (and in kickboxing they're not). He also said he did martial arts for six years before he started boxing. And he also says, he did underground no-hold-barred fights in his day as well.

[IntentionalButt]

Kickboxing =/= MMA.