Martial arts came together in this brutal Fan Art that imagines a wonderful universe in which Goku and Beerus, from Dragon Ball, become UFC fighters.
Mixed martial arts (MMA) began to become popular about 20 years ago. The Dragon Ball universe is, perhaps, one of the major culprits for this to have happened
Akira Toriyama’s work brings together various styles of martial arts in which the Kung-Fu, Karate, Boxing and Taekwondo combine to offer us the most brutal fighting sessions in the series
In this impressive illustration, made by @Chuchy_Art, Goku appears with his typical red suit, but with a style more related to what MMA fighters usually wear. The same goes for Beerus, who respects his God of Destruction outfit, but more towards the clothes a UFC fighter wears.
The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is the largest and most prominent mixed martial arts organization in the world.
It exhibits a combat sport that combines techniques and disciplines from various martial arts, such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, muay thai, judo, karate and wrestling, among others. In MMA combat, competitors can use a wide variety of striking, grappling, and submission skills to try to defeat their opponent.
The UFC, founded in 1993, is considered the pioneer and leading organization in the promotion of MMA fights at the professional level. The company has developed a set of rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the competitors, while providing exciting fights and entertainment for the fans. The UFC has popularized the sport globally and has organized events in different countries.
There are several UFC fighters who have expressed their love for Dragon Ball. Some of them are:
Conor McGregor: The famous Irish fighter, known for his charisma and skills in the octagon, has mentioned being a Dragon Ball fan on several occasions. He has shared images on social media wearing clothing and accessories related to the series.
Max Holloway: The former UFC featherweight champion has also publicly shown his love for Dragon Ball. He has worn Goku-inspired outfits during his training and weigh-ins, and has even struck Dragon Ball poses in his fights.
israel adesanya: The UFC middleweight champion is another avowed Dragon Ball fan. Adesanya has mentioned in interviews that he grew up watching the series and has used references and moves inspired by Dragon Ball characters during his fights.
Lyoto Machida: The former UFC middleweight champion and known for his style of karate, has expressed being a fan of Dragon Ball. He has even imitated Goku’s moves in celebrating him after a few victories.