Ashton Kutcher's trainer believes actor could beat Conor McGregor
Ashton Kutcher, of "Punk'd" and the lesser of the two Steve Jobs biopics fame, is a capable practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
He's so capable, in fact, that his trainer Rigan Machado, famed eighth degree red and black belt, believes he could beat Conor McGregor in a grappling match.
"I put all my money (on) Ashton Kutcher," Machado told TMZ. "I think he could do really, really good. He's 200 pounds, 6-2, 6-3, he's the best."
Machado, who's also worked with Chuck Norris, is serious about Kutcher's skills, pumping up the actor's future in the sport.
"Ashton Kutcher, for me, is my No. 1 student," Machado said. "He's a purple belt but he has a really good background in wrestling. I think he has a chance to be one of the top guys in jiu-jitsu."
McGregor's ground game has been a source of criticism since he entered UFC, but losing to Kelso? Seems absurd considering BJJ's insistence that a higher belt should always beat a lower belt regardless of size, experience, or reputation.
- With h/t to Fox Sports