Football player vs UFC fighter. Which is a harder?

[Toua]

A co-worker and I had a debate at work. He is obviously a football fanatic. I'm neither. He said, becoming a good football player is far harder than becoming a good UFC fighter. I said, UFC fighter is far harder.

What's your thought on this?

My reasons why becoming a good UFC fighter is harder:

-Injuries are guaranteed during any fight
-Training is far harder. Gotta be versatile in many styles to become successful
-You are by yourself in the octagon vs having teammates with football
.
.and many more reasons. just can't think of them right now. I'm not a diehard UFC fan..

To become a good football player (i.e. receiver):

-Run fast
-Good stamina
-Able to glue football to hands

[Lan Xang]

I don't believe you can compare the two sports. You can compare Muay Thai vs Kung Fu. Each have different technics and skills.

[Hung_Low]

A co-worker and I had a debate at work. He is obviously a football fanatic. I'm neither. He said, becoming a good football player is far harder than becoming a good UFC fighter. I said, UFC fighter is far harder.

What's your thought on this?

My reasons why becoming a good UFC fighter is harder:

-Injuries are guaranteed during any fight
-Training is far harder. Gotta be versatile in many styles to become successful
-You are by yourself in the octagon vs having teammates with football
.
.and many more reasons. just can't think of them right now. I'm not a diehard UFC fan..

To become a good football player (i.e. receiver):

-Run fast
-Good stamina
-Able to glue football to hands

The questions should be... "Can a professional football player become a good/great UFC fighter?" or "Can a UFC fighter become a good/great football player?"

These two questions should determine which sport is harder...

[Wi_sweetguy]

Brock got WHOOPED.
 Wrestling got whooped by UFC.
Jame toney got whooped. BOXing vs UFC.
Football--Who's next.


Anyone can beat anyone in their own area of specialty.

Also I think Football will get whoop by RUGBY.  THEY play real Handball.

[YAX]

I think being an apple is far harder than being an orange.  it's like that.