Wing Chun was not designed for ring fighting and works best when you surprise attack in close-range situations.

Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art that has existed for centuries. Wing Chun is famous for its fast, close-range strikes and the use of trapping techniques to control an opponent's arms. In recent years, it has become more popular due to its portrayal in movies and television. However, some people wonder why it hasn't been successful in the UFC.

In fact, many UFC fighters incorporate elements of Wing Chun into their training, Tony Ferguson and Anderson Silva being the 2 most well known

Ever heard of Tony Ferguson? Tony Ferguson is a mixed martial artist in the UFC's lightweight division. Tony is famous for his highly unconventional fighting style.

Here's the story:

He's an amazing mixed martial artist who first entered the UFC octagon in 2011. Since then, he's become one of the most popular fighters around.

Winning the UFC lightweight championship is a really big deal, and Tony accomplished just that in 2017. But unfortunately, he had to give it up due to some personal issues and an injury.

Despite all those setbacks, Tony is still my favorite fighter because of his dynamic striking, grappling, and impressive conditioning. He's beaten some of the best like Kevin Lee, Rafael dos Anjos, and Donald Cerrone. That's pretty impressive, right?

You probably didn't know this but Tony's training is heavily influenced by Wing Chun Kung fu (See the video above) and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. It's been super interesting to see how Tony incorporates those influences into his fights.

Anderson Silva, he's one of the most epic UFC fighters of all time! Silva is from Brazil and competed in the middleweight division from 2006 to 2013. He's known as the best middleweight fighter in UFC history by many.

Here's the story: Silva started his career as a professional boxer, then moved to Muay Thai before he finally became an MMA fighter. He made his debut in the UFC in 2006 and went on to set many records, including 16 consecutive wins and 10 consecutive title defenses - that's insane!

Silva's style of fighting was truly unique, he was a striker, taking many techniques and strategies from Wing Chun. His childhood hero was Bruce Lee. He had amazing footwork and defensive techniques that made him nearly impossible to hit, and he was a master of counterattacking.

On top of his striking skills, Silva was also skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and could submit opponents as well. He was a well-rounded and unpredictable fighter.

Throughout his career, he had his ups and downs, but, he will always be remembered as one of the greatest fighters in the UFC history. He officially retired in 2020 but will always be a legend in the sport!

Wing Chun and The UFC are 2 different things

Wing Chun can be effective in street fights that are often decided in the first few moments with strikes to the head. But in the UFC, fighters need to have both stand-up and ground game skills to succeed, and the best fighters are highly trained and well-rounded athletes. Comparing Wing Chun to the UFC is like comparing apples to oranges, as they are two different things with different purposes.

Listen, the question of why Wing Chun hasn't been successful in the UFC is misguided. The UFC has evolved into a multi-dimensional sport that requires fighters to have skills in both stand-up and ground game, and Wing Chun was not designed for ring fighting. Instead of comparing the two, it's important to appreciate each for what they are and recognize that they have different purposes and contexts.