Ares is useless here. He can be one shot. If Superman can't use speed or eye beams, or flight, or his breath....then okay...Hercules has a chance. But what have you proven really? Superman is stronger. He's more durable. The only thing I'd concede is that Herc is a better fighter. And weaker people have beaten stronger people in MMA, so I suppose its possible that Herc can pull off a win, but its rather unlikely.
Superman has feats of martial arts, in addition to being taught by the goddamn Batman.
Herc is a great barroom brawler. And wrestler. I concede Herc's superiority in greco-roman wrestling easily. But Superman is still far stronger and durable. And let's give Superman enough credit to when he hears the name Hercules, he makes the connection with the legend. Hell, I think he met the DC Herc. Hercules has a reputation for being a great wrestler and fighter.
Under the stips, Herc being the legendary Hercules, the demigod might be basic knowledge. AFAIK.
Thus Superman will know how Herc wants the fight to go. And deny him his pace.
Originally posted by PillarofOsiris
Ares is useless here. He can be one shot. If Superman can't use speed or eye beams, or flight, or his breath....then okay...Hercules has a chance. But what have you proven really? Superman is stronger. He's more durable. The only thing I'd concede is that Herc is a better fighter. And weaker people have beaten stronger people in MMA, so I suppose its possible that Herc can pull off a win, but its rather unlikely.
Ares is just as strong and skilled as Hercules. As for strength, what Superman feats are above Hercules?
Hercules and Ares takes this. Superman's fighting skill without his other abilities hinders him more than most here is admitting. Supes relies on flight, heat vision, and speed as part of his combat. Take that away and you have a guy that's not use to fighting on his feet. More likely than not, Ares and Hercules will kick Supes head in addition to throwing punches.
Superman would get trashed by Wonder Woman if such stipulations were in place.