In a street fight would it be smarter to throw elbows vs fists?

[Blond Beast]

You have to get in real close to let those elbows go.

A well-time superman punch would be great to see, not sure it would land though.

If it was “well timed“ then wouldn’t that imply that it would land?
I think we all get enough Superman punches in mma and pro wrestling as it is.

[Truth Seeker]

Fists from far away, elbows up close.

[DennisMay]

elbow is better

[DennisMay]

elbow is better

[OctoberRed]

elbow is better

You need to get in real close to throw an elbow

[Nash out]

95% of fights you see in the streets, they just plod forward in straight lines throwing weak-ass haymakers. I've had a few street scraps, won them all handily by simply moving to the side out of the way of the slow-motion telegraphed punches coming my way and throwing a 1-2 which they don't see coming. I've never had any trouble with street fights. I haven't had one for a number of years, but if I was facing someone of skill, I would know instantly be the stance/poise and way they move. If you can't beat the average street plodder by punching, then you can't punch.

[OctoberRed]

95% of fights you see in the streets, they just plod forward in straight lines throwing weak-ass haymakers. I've had a few street scraps, won them all handily by simply moving to the side out of the way of the slow-motion telegraphed punches coming my way and throwing a 1-2 which they don't see coming. I've never had any trouble with street fights. I haven't had one for a number of years, but if I was facing someone of skill, I would know instantly be the stance/poise and way they move. If you can't beat the average street plodder by punching, then you can't punch.

And they get dead tired in 30 seconds.