What is UFC?!?

Ufc is a new bread of fighting that has captivated the world. This sport has been around since the early nineties but didn't make it big until the year 2001 when current President Dana White purchased it for 2 million dollars. It has presented a new style that is a lot more exciting than the likes of boxing and the WWE. If asked to define the Ufc in a sentence I would say it's two guys going at it trying to kill each other, but it's a little more complex than just that.

There are many different styles of fighting that are used today in the Ufc. Below I have listed the most commonly used.

1. Boxing
2. Kickboxing
3. Muay Thai
4. Judo
5. Wrestling
6. Brazilian Jui-Jitsu

Fighters use the techniques listed above to finish off their opponent with either a knockout, submission, or if both fighters last through all rounds, a judges decision. Normal bouts consist of three five minute rounds with a one minute break between each round. Championship bouts consist of five five minute rounds with a one minute break between each round.

The last piece to the puzzle of figuring out the Ufc is the weight divisions. As of
now there are five main divisions which are, Heavyweight(206-265 lb.), Light Heavyweight(186-205 lb.), Middleweight(171-185 lb.), Welterweight(156-170 lb.), and Lightweight which has an upper weight limit of 155 lb. Fighters fight within their weight class and all shoot for the top of the division.

Now that you know the basics it's time for you to watch an event for yourself if you haven't already. I promise you wont regret it!!!