“A trained bodyguard vs. MMA fighter!” Who would win? It’s one of those kinds of questions that still lack a definitive answer but is surely tested to spark a debate. When the UFC made its mark, it elevated MMA to the forefront of combat sports, intensifying discussions about its superiority. Joe Rogan’s remarks on The Conan O’Brien Show from 1998 echo this debate when critics and senators widely condemned the sport then, labeling it “human cockfighting.” Rogan, in his defense of MMA, explained, “They’re great athletes—Olympic gold medalists, world jiu-jitsu champions, and boxers. It’s all just a combination.”
Fast forward to today, and the debate has reignited, largely due to a viral moment involving Andrew Tate’s younger brother, Tristan Tate. The discussion stemmed from a video shared on X where Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bodyguard and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s bodyguard were seen acknowledging each other.
When a user asked Tristan whether UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall could defeat the bodyguards, Tate rejected the notion. He stated, “With respect to Aspinall, I wouldn’t bet on that. These guys won’t strike or go for submissions. Throat/Groin/Eyes. They’re trained killers, not trained fighters. You think they train less than him? You think they aren’t constantly drilling and perfecting kill techniques? No. These are not the overweight nightclub heavies that ‘bodyguard celebrities.’ They are an entirely different class of human.”
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