Is it possible for a man to be named best fighter in the world?

all the big named fighters today, Mayweather, shamrock etc etc. all seem so self proclaimed best in the world, because they have not beaten every fighter on earth, all them shaolin monks, kung fu masters and pure elite fighters. do you think the status 'best fighter on earth' can ever be claimed?.

Is it possible for a man to be named best fighter in the world?
I don't think so... fighting isn't a very consistent sport.

Even the best get beat sometimes...

Fights can always go either way. That's why I love MMA, it's unpredictable.
Reply:really the only way i can really tell if a fighter is better than the other is when it goes to the judges. if one fighter dominates for 3 rounds he is the better man. anyone can box really, and if you can't grapple you shouldn't fight mixed martial arts so that why i think all pro fighters are decent grapplers. i think thats the only way really, but in the context you're speaking of, not really?
Reply:Not really only under The sanctioned fight world.My Master could smoke all Those fighters in a few seconds.I am a 5Th Dan and know some 9th and even 10th Dans who don't competitively fight but they are awesome in actual circumstances,like snatch and take down and out.
Reply:not unless you can have some kind of tournament with EVERY PERSON in the entire world. yeah...not going to happen.
Reply:no because there are to many syles
Reply:i have only heard of one person i would call that and hes a legend and had over 1000 fights. So ya and u should no who im talking bout.
Reply:yes, but not at 100% accuracy. many fighters never compete, but may still be a better fighter. also, the winner of a competition may have won because of chance.
Reply:Hey, watch it!!!



I paid good money for that title!!!
Reply:all them monks kung fu fighters ect. as you said would get beat. if you do not train for professional full contact fights , then you will loose. its like a boxer who only hits the bags and has flawless technique but has never fought an actual fight , he would get destroyed. The best fighters in the world right now are in pro mma, I know that takes away the mystique of martial arts. but thats how it is. Fedor , ANderson Silva , GSP , and BJ penn are the best fighters in their weight classes. Many would say Fedor is pnd for pnd the best fighter on the planet I would agree.