"Humble and a gent" - Ellis Genge trains with legendary MMA trainer

Monday, 01 August 2022 at 13:15

byRugby Rucker

Legendary MMA coach Paul Reed has been working with England prop Ellis Genge, who he described as 'humble and a gent.'

The powerhouse, who is a local legend in his hometown of Bristol, worked the pads with Bears front-rower.

Genge picks three England players who'd be the best fighters across various weight divisions.

#1. Harry Randall

Genge said: "There's a few that might do well at other weight categories. You know what? Harry Randall, we were knocking about the other day and he gave me a nice upper-cut on the chin.

'I thought, 'Fair play'! Although he's only five-foot-nothing, I think he wouldn't be bad.'

Harry Randall of England stands with Sam Underhill of England during the International match between England and USA at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on July 4 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

#2. Jonny Hill

Genge said: "Just the reach and athleticism, in today's boxing I think Hill would go well - keeping people at distance with their jab.'

Joe Marchant of England, Henry Slade of England, Sam Simmonds of England, Jonny Hill of England and Freddie Steward of England during the national anthems during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#3. Courtney Lawes

Courtney Lawes, Captain of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK