Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC for short, is the largest MMA tournament in the world.
The UFC is divided into 9 weight classes and applies the unified martial arts competition rule. In the fight, boxers began to apply effective techniques from many martial arts including Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Karate, Judo, and a few others. That makes this tournament completely different from other tournaments.
Opens a new era in martial arts
UFC is the largest martial arts tournament in the world today, bringing together many players, attracting the attention of millions of fans. It can be said that UFC has opened a new era of martial art’s real combat, winning is more important than winning.
The history of UFC
UFC was held in the US, the first UFC was held in November 1993, the second time in March 1994, the third time in September 1994, and from then on, it was held every 3-4 months. However, in the past 8 years, this tournament has become more and more popular around the world.
With a significant income from ticket sales as well as television rights, UFC matches take place more and more, with three matches a month, and not just encapsulated within the United States. Sometimes venues are held in Japan, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Macao to promote the brand and image of this tournament.
Flexible rules change to protect the health of boxers
Before the idea that the UFC tournament was quite violent, it only mattered who won, it didn’t matter how to win. However, the rules of modern MMA matches have changed dramatically to protect the health of boxers and be seen as a sport. There are 9 different weight classes in the UFC tournament.
Types of winning an MMA tournament
Knock Out
As soon as the player is unconscious due to a hit, his opponent is immediately declared a winner. However, the MMA rules allowing lying on the floor, the match only stops to prevent damage in this case.
Submission
Boxers can accept defeat during a match by flapping 3 times on the opponent, flapping 3 times to the floor to surrender (often called “tap out”). If both hands are locked, it is possible to speak in defeat.
Stop the game from the corner of the ring
Throw a white towel to give in (usually to protect the stubborn boxer who does not tap out even though he is about to be seriously injured when his arms and legs are locked).