Posted by pad-up 26 Apr 2013, 02:12:26
Possible Outcomes of a UFC Match
When you look at it there are only three outcomes of a UFC match: win, lose or draw. However, how one reaches such a decision deserves a lot of attention. There are many ways in which a UFC match may end.
All the possible match outcomes are discussed below in detail.
A great number of UFC matches end in submissions as most
UFC fighters are trained in submission and can lock hazardous moves like Kimura lock, ninja choke and calf slicer. A submission victory is said to occur when the fighter on whom the lock is applied verbally gives up or taps the opponent or the mat to show submission.
A referee stoppage may also occur if the fighter locked in a submission shows sign of excruciating pain (yelling etc.). Additionally, a technical submission may also occur when a fighter loses conscious or runs the risk of getting seriously injured due to the submission.
There are many knockout pros in
UFC. This is said to occur when a fighter goes unconscious as a result of a legal strike that may be a punch, a kick or anything else that knocks the daylights out of a fighter.
As mentioned above, a technical knockout occurs when a fight is stopped by an external force and not by the direct act of a fighter. There are three scenarios of technical knockouts. These include:
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Referee Stoppage: The referee decides to end the match when one of the fighters is not in a position to fight or defend.
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Doctor Stoppage: When a ringside doctor decides to stop a match if it becomes unsafe for a fighter to continue fighting. This may be due to injuries or excessive bleeding.
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Corner Stoppage: This occurs when a fighter's corner man signals a loss for their own fighter.
Judges' Decision
Matches in
UFC are scored by judges who understand the business. In certain cases a match has to be decided via judges’ decision, especially when they cannot reach a winner even after walking the distance. Scenarios in this case include:
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Unanimous Decision: All three judges score in favor of the same fighter.
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Majority Decision: Two of the three judges score in favor of the same fighter and the third judge scores for a draw.
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Split decision: Two judges score in favor of the same fighter while the third scores for the opponent.
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Technical Decision: Occurs when a match ends due to the use of an illegal move or element, a decision is made based on the finished and unfinished rounds, if there are sufficient number of rounds.
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Unanimous Draw: All judges score for a draw.
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Majority Draw: Two judges score for a draw while the third scores a win.
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Split Draw: All three judges have different scores. (1 for fighter A, 1 for fighter B and 1 for a draw)
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Technical Draw: The fight ends due to a technical decision with the help of judges’ score that ends at a draw.
Disqualification
This occurs when a fighter intentionally uses an illegal move. Disqualification may be called for by the referee or the opponent.
Forfeit
This occurs when a fighter gives up due to any reason other than an injury.
No Contest
A no contest occurs when:
- One or both fighters are unable to continue due to the use of an illegal move or element, and there isn’t enough number of finished rounds to make a logical decision.
- The original result of a fight bout is changed because of illegal or unsatisfactory circumstances. For ex: a fighter, after a fight, testing positive for illegal drugs.
Note: it is not always necessary that the fighters' total
points be equal in the case of a draw. However, in a split or unanimous draw, each fighter scores an equivalent number of
win judgments from the judges (1 or 0, respectively).
Be sure to make sure you have the correct MMA
UFC gear before you train or fight, MMA UFC can be hazardous... be safe!
Posted by pad-up 15 Apr 2013, 10:16:40
What Is Aikido – The Myths and The Truth
Aikido is one of the most misunderstood of all martial arts. There are many ridiculous myths about the art, and even in the martial arts community there is a degree of secrecy and mystery about aikido.
Although its roots can be traced back to feudal Japan, aikido is a relatively new martial art. It was developed my Morihei Ueshiba, a highly skilled and experienced martial artist. Aikido involves throws and joint locks rather than punches, strikes and kicks associated with martial arts such as Karate. The real secrets of aikido are the ability to control an attacker’s balance and energy, and to use it against them. For a highly skilled practitioner, size and strength doesn’t matter. Age and physical fitness aren’t barriers to success in aikido.
There are many different styles of aikido and the art has moved in new directions in recent years. There are hard, practical styles, and there are styles focussing on the more spiritual aspects of the art. Morihei Ueshiba was a very spiritual man, and he did not set out purely to develop a system of combat to injure or compete with opponents. At its simplest, aikido could be said to be about avoiding an attack in the first place. It is a deadly martial art when techniques are applied at full speed and intention.
Aikido is regarded as one of the most complex and technical of all the martial arts. Because of that, it can take between five and eight years to achieve a black belt. Many new students give up in the early months of beginning their aikido studies. These early stages involve learning the basic stances and body movements, and many people become frustrated with this. If the student persists, they soon appreciate that they have been learning the foundations of aikido and that all techniques rely on having mastered these.
A typical aikido class begins with warm-up exercises and stretches. Students then practise the basic body movements and move on to ‘breakfalls.’ Breakfalls are used to recover from throws without injury, and are an essential skill for all aikido students. As the class moves on, the Sensei will call a senior student on to the mat and demonstrate a technique with him. Each student than finds a partner and practises the technique demonstrated.
Aikido students are often asked if their art is effective as a form of self defense. With foundations on the battlefields of Japan, aikido has roots from a genuine combat system. Due to its technical nature, it can take several years for an aikido student to achieve a level where his techniques have a practical application. Most styles of aikido do not have competitions or tournaments, and many other martial artists take this as an indication that the art does not stand up when compared to others.
Aikido is something which must be studied and practised co-operatively. It’s not possible to learn such a complex martial art by reading books or watching DVDs. The techniques and methods of aikido must be felt and experienced by the student to fully understand them.
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Posted by pad-up 28 Feb 2011, 02:35:55
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Posted by pad-up 28 Feb 2011, 02:31:40
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