UFC - the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the number one
no rules, bare fist fighting championship. It has been going on
for a number of years and is banned in many States and some
places in Canada. Although there can be alot of blood, fights
usually end with joint locks or choke holds ..... see below .....
and it is generally the more skilled opponent that wins. Size is
an advantage, but skill in ending the fights with a finishing
move (choke out, joint locks, etc.) are the best.
Arm Lock ..
A well executed arm lock with the legs around the head
and body, forearm well locked and elbow hyperextended
through pelvic pressure. OUCH!!!!!
Knee Lock ..
Legs hooked locking body movement. Both hands clasped
behind heel and pelvic pressure hyperextending the knee
backwards ...... A definite finishing move!!
Guillotine
.. A poorly executed guillotine. Head nicely locked, but
without any leg hooks there is no way to apply pressure
to really finish the opponent. If standing, arching back
and going up on toes finishes it ... quickly!!!
Head Hammer
.. A regular judo/wrestling ground, side head lock, with
the addition of a pounding left fist to the face. Can be
a finisher but not as effective as chokes or limb locks.
Explanation of the Ultimate Fighting
Challenge (UFC)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is a
classic bare knuckles competition. The fight occurs inside an
octagon that is 32 feet across. The fighters are contained
by a 5 foot link fence. Most participants have martial arts
training in some discipline, however, this is by no means a
requirement. It has a no holds barred philosophy although some
rules have been added recently.
Winner is decided by ......
By Submission (opponent taps mat)
Knocked Out
Disqualification
Referee or doctor stops the fight
The opponent's corner throws in the
towel
By judges in the later UFCs
Some of the
arts represented:
Boxing
Greco-Roman Wrestling
Jui-Jtsu
Judo
Karate
Kickboxing
Kung Fu
Ninja
Sumo
Vale Tudo
There is also a match called the 'Superfight'
. This is a fight between the previous Ultimate Champion and the
Ultimate Challenger.
Development of Rules:
Originally the rules were very limited. No
biting, no fishhooking (to nostrils, mouth, etc). Also, eye
gouging, and throat strikes have always be prohibited.
Other rules were later added such as no
small joint manipulations (fingers, toes) and no hair pulling or
groin shots. Time limits were also added.
Results of UFC I - III
UFC I - was in Denver.
Participants, results and styles
of fighting:
Jason Delucia (Kung Fu) defeated Trent
Jenkins (Karate)
Gerard Gordeau (Savate) defeated Teila
Tuli (Sumo)
Kevin Rosier (Kickboxing) defeated
Zane Frazier (Kempo Karate)
Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu)
defeated Art Jimmerson (Boxing)
Ken Shamrock (Shootfigthing) defeated
Pat Smith (Kickboxing) with a leglock
Gerard Gordeau (Savate) defeated Kevin
Rosier(kickboxing)
Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu)
defeated Ken Shamrock (Shootfigthing)