Watch: Mike Tyson Knock Out Bruce Lee and then Late MMA Legend Submit ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ in UFC Game Simulation

What would a clash between two legends of the combat world look like? A never seen before game simulator comes with an answer. A snippet from a UFC game simulator that features the boxing legend Mike Tyson going against late martial arts phenom Bruce Lee has been making rounds of the internet. The two have never competed against each other. However, the simulation does offer some hypothetical insights into a clash between them and is sure to lure video game fanatics like bees to honey.

In 1973, when the world was struck by the devastating news of Lee’s passing, there was a chap named Mike Tyson in the Brooklyn neighborhood, working toward his dream of becoming a boxer. It was not until March 1985 did he get his first pro-bout at the tender age of 18. They never encountered each other, either for a fight or otherwise. But years later, technology has been able to bring the two stalwarts together in the octagon, creating a lot of hype and fanfare for the dedicated doyen of fans clamoring for either to win in the game.

A clash of the titans: Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Lee deconstructed

A video of the gameplay shows Tyson and Lee going against each other. It features the two taking leveled jabs at each other in the octagon. However, there came a point where Iron Mike managed to establish his dominance over the Hong Kong origin legend. The dominance became clearer when ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ knocked out the late Lee. a lot of parallels can be drawn to their real life fighting styles and prowess as well.

EA Sports UFC 5 is a groundbreaking simulation game that allows its users to hold fights between the grandmasters of the combat realm. From the likes of Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson, to even Bruce Lee, multiple permutations come with the territory. It is a treat for combat enthusiasts. It provides them with the opportunity to put fighters who have not fought each other for whatever reason against each other. In this case, ‘Iron Mike’ and ‘Little Phoenix ‘ are ensnaring the attention spans of video game fanatics worldwide.

Bruce Lee’s fight record undisputed for posterity…

Bruce Lee was not a professional fighter. Hence, he does not hold a record in any of the combat formats. However, the only time his name was associated with a proper fight was in an amateur boxing tournament. Lee, then a high schooler, reportedly won the matchup defeating the 3-time champion of the event, Gary Elms.

In 1958, Bruce Lee, guided by his kung fu instructor Wong Shun Leung, adapted to Western boxing rules. But he did not abandon Wing Chun, a concept-based martial arts. Although constrained in using all his Wing Chun techniques, Lee’s incredible speed and style allowed him to land a flurry of punches on Elms. His opponent was knocked down multiple times. This resulted in Lee’s victory. However, Lee’s reluctance to follow strict rules and his preference for free, unrestricted fighting led him away from such organized events. He gravitated towards friendly sparring contests and street fights, aligning with his belief that real-life combat had no place for guidelines and traditions.

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There have been multiple citations of him taking up fights unofficially. But most of these records have been a result of conjecture and no concrete evidence exists. However, one of Bruce Lee’s encounters has been well documented. It is his iconic clash with Chuck Norris that generated an insane buzz. The fight was a part of Lee’s infamous movie, “The Way Of The Dragon.” It is through his impeccable prowess that he exhibited on the silver screen that he remains the legend that he is today.

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