Recipe for UFC
The UFC was founded in 1993, and was popularized by the incredible display of skill and talent in "no holds barred" competitions by Royce Gracie.
Royce Gracie is best known for his style of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu fighting which focuses on grappling, submissions, and ground work.
In the beginning there were no weight classes between fighters, very few rules (no biting, eye gouging, or fish hooking though), and was incredibly violent.
This lasted until the late 90's when lawmakers began cracking down on the "no holds barred" competitions.
Senator John McCain called it "Human cockfighting" and urged states to shut the sport down.
Suffering from limited ticket sales and poor viewership, the UFC franchise was in serious financial trouble.
In the early 2000's UFC was sold to new management, and embarked on a campaign to improve the image of UFC.
Weight classes were implemented, stricter rules were put in place, and this made the sport much more palatable to a general public.
It wasn't until the mid 2000's when UFC started a reality show documenting the fighters' struggle to compete in the UFC that viewership really took off.
It is now immensely popular, with UFC betting overtaking boxing bets in 2007.
Fight Dynamics Fighters wear approved shorts, no shoes, and no shirt.
Open finger gloves are required as well, which allows the fighter to strike without worry of breaking a hand, but also allows them to grab an opponent.
The ring is actually a cage made from chain link fencing, and is officially called "The Octagon.
" Rounds are five minutes in length and the number of rounds is dictated by the nature of the fight.
Main events may have more rounds than the preliminary bouts fought during a UFC event.
A fight can end in one of three ways.
Today, however, most fighters are employing techniques from a variety of sources.
Most commonly these are Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and some Sanshou.
Conclusion The fighters of UFC are near-olympians and their level of skill is incredible.
The UFC as an organization has come a long way to improving its image and marketability and is currently enjoying a surge in popularity.
Next time there's a chance to watch an event on PayPerView, I would suggest you check it out.
- Two parts gladiatorial combat
- Three parts ground and pound
- Just enough rules to make it appealing
- Bake in the Nevada heat
- Serve fresh in 1993
The UFC was founded in 1993, and was popularized by the incredible display of skill and talent in "no holds barred" competitions by Royce Gracie.
Royce Gracie is best known for his style of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu fighting which focuses on grappling, submissions, and ground work.
In the beginning there were no weight classes between fighters, very few rules (no biting, eye gouging, or fish hooking though), and was incredibly violent.
This lasted until the late 90's when lawmakers began cracking down on the "no holds barred" competitions.
Senator John McCain called it "Human cockfighting" and urged states to shut the sport down.
Suffering from limited ticket sales and poor viewership, the UFC franchise was in serious financial trouble.
In the early 2000's UFC was sold to new management, and embarked on a campaign to improve the image of UFC.
Weight classes were implemented, stricter rules were put in place, and this made the sport much more palatable to a general public.
It wasn't until the mid 2000's when UFC started a reality show documenting the fighters' struggle to compete in the UFC that viewership really took off.
It is now immensely popular, with UFC betting overtaking boxing bets in 2007.
Fight Dynamics Fighters wear approved shorts, no shoes, and no shirt.
Open finger gloves are required as well, which allows the fighter to strike without worry of breaking a hand, but also allows them to grab an opponent.
The ring is actually a cage made from chain link fencing, and is officially called "The Octagon.
" Rounds are five minutes in length and the number of rounds is dictated by the nature of the fight.
Main events may have more rounds than the preliminary bouts fought during a UFC event.
A fight can end in one of three ways.
- Submission: A fighter quits voluntarily due to being unable to continue.
Often because he is being choked out, or a limb is caught in a painful hold. - Knockout: A fighter is unable to fight because a strike renders him unconscious.
- Technical Knockout: Also referred to as a "TKO," it is when a fight is called off by a referee for any number of reasons, but usually because a fighter is too stunned to continue the fight safely.
Today, however, most fighters are employing techniques from a variety of sources.
Most commonly these are Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and some Sanshou.
Conclusion The fighters of UFC are near-olympians and their level of skill is incredible.
The UFC as an organization has come a long way to improving its image and marketability and is currently enjoying a surge in popularity.
Next time there's a chance to watch an event on PayPerView, I would suggest you check it out.