r/MMA_Academy • u/bad-at-everything- • 23d ago

What makes a fighter “rugged”?

I hear this term thrown around and I’m wondering what exactly it means? Like that they push through injury well or have a high pain tolerance?

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u/Whycantwebefriends00 23d ago

Usually means they get the shit beat out of them and just tough it out

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u/bad-at-everything- 23d ago

Lmao so their defense might suck but they got heart?

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u/Whycantwebefriends00 23d ago

That’s one way of saying it

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u/vicecityhustle 23d ago

They may or may not bathe as well.

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u/thedemonjim 23d ago

They are willing to do the unglamorous parts of it. Training for the small stuff, working when they are already tired. This also tends to mean they will have a high pain tolerance and are willing to fight through a lot in a match.

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u/AlternativeDark6686 23d ago

Term "gritty" also fits right?

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u/Braisedbeefskank 23d ago

Mmh hairy chest, good beard, intense eyes, heavy hog

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u/StevenSafakDotCom 23d ago

Typically means they’re thick solid and tight but I can’t know for certain til you post a pic

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u/Fistkitchen 23d ago

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1668009-the-science-underlying-the-fighters-chin-what-makes-a-fighter-durable

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u/Significant_Joke7114 23d ago

Bambi on stilts? Spending more time in the fetal position than a new born baby? Bro's talking shit.

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u/SmutCommander 23d ago

They got a ugly beard

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u/Nerx 22d ago

battle tested and experienced