Evidence of unarmed combat sports dating back to Sumerian and Egyptian times, while boxing and MMA-precursor pankration were seen in the Olympiad events. Fighters tended to fight bare handed, or with leather straps to protect their knuckles However, the early version of the modern boxing gloves wasn’t introduced until the mid-18th century and was more …
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Each UFC fighter who reaches the pinnacle of the sport and wins the championship receives a golden belt. The belt itself is worth around $330,000 and many people wonder, do UFC champions get to keep these expensive belts? Do they receive a new one each time they defend the championship? The answer is yes, UFC …
Though MMA is a regulated sport all across the world, finding information on how to become an MMA referee is not an easy task. Luckily, this article provides you with a detailed guide. First, you have to be familiar with all the MMA rules, terminology, and procedures. Next, sign up for the public or private …
The octagon is the single most recognizable thing about the UFC and MMA in general that has been around since the beginning of the sport. The concept of the steel cage with eight wide corners surrounded by the cage walls hasn’t changed much over time and it is trademarked by the UFC. But why does …
Boxing and Muay Thai are two styles of stand-up striking that both rely heavily on punching. However, Muay Thai also uses elbow and knee strikes, kicks, and clinching. Muay Thai evolved from Muay Boran to become a more competitive form. It’s common for Muay Thai gyms to incorporate Western boxing’s punching technique as it is …
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The UFC introduced the concept of rankings in 2013 as a way to make it easier for fans to navigate through each weight class and discover the best fighter within a division. But how do UFC rankings actually work? Who are the people voting on the rankings? The UFC rankings are voted on weekly by a …
