How long does a fight last?

[Gray Phoenix]

Fight may last up to a minute, assuming a no rule street fight. Fitness is still VERY important. It greatly increases the survivability of the hits you recieve and the effectiveness of your own attacks.

 

[wade]

I've been in a couple of very small altercations. Unless I go to the ground I've never had to hit anyone more than twice. I've taken a couple hard shots (broken jaw, broken nose twice) it never really slowed me down. Oh, other than having my nose reset and my jaw wired together for 6 weeks. A trained fighter does have an edge on acceptance of pain. Anyway, when I do go to the ground I tend to cause more damage because I have more time to focus on what I am doing, so, cardio for sport is very important but for fighting not so much.