Who are the GOATs of fighting?

I'm curious to hear what everyone here thinks—which country produces the best fighters?

"Warrior" is such an expansive concept that there isn't really a single right answer.
And when it comes to tournaments (if that's what you mean), individuals win because of their own grit and hard work, so... I honestly don't even know how to respond to a question like that. 😕

Thailand

Justin Adams5 said:Thailand

They aren't bad—they just lack the heavy hitters...😁
Russia produces more champions than anyone else in basically every combat sport—boxing, wrestling, judo, sambo—and they even have the best fighter in the UFC right now. Honestly, the Americans are the only ones even close to them.

Robin Palmer3 said:They aren't bad, they just lack the heavy hitters...😁
Russia produces more champions than almost anyone else in combat sports, whether you're looking at boxing, wrestling, judo, or sambo.

...kyokushinkai, kickboxing...

How do you think a Shaolin kung fu master would actually fare against a pro MMA fighter—assuming we're talking about someone who's been training since they were three years old and basically does nothing but eat, sleep, and train for their entire life? 🙂 🤔

Nicholas Harris10 said:How would a Shaolin Kung Fu master—someone who’s been training since they were three years old and does nothing but eat, sleep, and train for their entire life—fairly fare against a professional MMA fighter?🙂 🤔>

Like a ballerina at a breakdancing competition.😁

😂

mistycrane14 said:sort of like a ballerina at a breakdance battle 😁

Robin Palmer3 said:They aren't bad, they just lack heavyweights...😁
Russ is a powerhouse when it comes to producing champions across almost every combat sport—boxing, wrestling, judo, sambo—they even have the best fighter in the UFC right now. Honestly, the Americans are the only ones really breathing down their necks.

What can I say? My heart is there...😍
I definitely agree regarding Russ. Their boxing school is top-tier, and their wrestling, sambo, and judo programs are incredible. Even their Muay Thai is elite...
By Russ, I'm referring to most of the former USSR territory.

It’s a foolish question, really, because it all depends on which discipline we're talking about here.
In Taekwondo, the Koreans were always the dominant force—and if my memory serves me, they still hold that crown.
When it comes to IBJJF, the Brazilians are absolutely untouchable, even though Americans are starting to close the gap.
As for the UFC, you see a massive influx of Brazilians, but then you've got the Russians and everyone else moving in too... etcetera, etcetera.

Nicholas Harris10 said:How would a Shaolin Kung Fu practitioner—someone who’s been training since they were three years old, doing nothing but eating, sleeping, and training for their entire life—fare against a modern UFC fighter?

Through the door 😁

🙄

wanderingridge said:That's a silly question. It really depends on which sport we're talking about.

Exactly.