Posted by pad-up 17 May 2013, 08:19:31
Six MMA Knockouts worth Watching Again and Again
MMA fighters are loved for their implausible power and penchant to turn their rivals' lights out with a strike. This is why knockouts and heavyweights are synonymous with each another. A great number of MMA matches end via knockout leaving the loser lying on the ground and the winner standing tall.
Out of such matches given below is a list of ten knockouts that are so brilliant you’d want to watch them again and again. The list only consists of heavyweight matches, occurred within the past decade, keeping in mind the crowd reaction and the impact of the move.
1. Chris Tuchscherer vs. Mark Hunt at UFC 127 on Feb. 27th, 2011
Mark Hunt got a victory after five long years thanks to this stellar finish. In the fight’s second round, Hunt landed an uppercut to begin an impressive winning streak. The most incredible thing is Hunt’s reaction after landing the uppercut. He instantly walked away with a smile on his face knowing that the match was over.
2. Marcus Jones vs. Matt Mitrione at the Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale on Dec. 5th, 2009
Although Marcus Jones entered the fight as the favorite, it was Mitrione who walked away victorious thanks to a vicious knockout. In the first few seconds of the second round, Jones moved forward only to receive a big right hand that sent him steamrolling to the ground.
3. Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos at UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos on Nov. 12th, 2011
For its debut on Fox, UFC gave away the big heavyweight fight between Velasquez and Dos Santos. The match did serve the purpose bringing in a huge audience that was left surprised with what unfolded onscreen. With only about a minute into the fight, Santos wrote the title in his name with the help of a huge right hand that ended Cain Velasquez. However, the strike required several follow up punches for the match to end.
4. Mirko Cro Cop vs. Brendan Schaub at UFC 128 on Mar. 19th, 2011
This was an acid test for Brendan Schaub who had a good few victories in his record. The man was in UFC 128’s main event with Mirko Cro Cop and sent him bouncing with the help of a massive strike. The Hyprid continued his impressive winning streak but not without a strong fight.
5. Todd Duffee vs. Alistair Overeem at Dynamite!! 2010 on Dec. 31st, 2010
Allstair Overeem makes it to the list thanks to his impressive outing against Todd Duffee. The man finished the fight at the 19 second mark with the help of a devastating hook. His opponent was left lying unconscious as Overeem celebrated his big victory.
6. Andrei Arlovski vs. Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction: Day of Reckoning on Jan. 24th, 2009
Fedor is a man who always brings something new to the table. His impressive record has gained him countless fans because they know he is capable of leaving them impressed. However, this match was looked at as an unpredictable one as Fedor’s opponent, Arlovski, is also a tough nut to crack.
The ending was shocking as Arlovski looked to have the upperhand when Fedor landed a counter hook out of nowhere sending his opponent down into the canvas.
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).
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MMA - History of the Guard
Posted by pad-up 23 May 2011, 08:43:53
The guard has been a position utilized in Mixed Martial Arts competitions for a very long time. Although the origins of the position are the subject of much debate, the general consensus is that what we call the guard evolved from Japanese Jujitsu and Judo. Since the position was introduced to Brazilian fighters decades ago, the guard has become a very powerful weapon. Endless submissions and sweeps originate from this seemingly defensive position. To see the guard used to it’s fullest degree, drop into your local Brazilian Jujitsu school. But how effective is the guard in MMA?
Royce Gracie introduced most of us to the guard in the mid nineties when he fought in the original UFC matches. At that time very few people understood what he was doing and how he was able to use this position to tap out his opponents. The crowd was baffled and amazed when time and time again Royce would submit larger opponents from his back. Before long, many fighters would follow suit and the guard would become a staple of MMA bouts.
As the sport evolved, many fans and officials became frustrated with what they considered stalling. Fighters were holding their opponents in the closed guard for entire fights without doing much of anything, which halted the action and slowed the momentum of the fights. Some fighters in MMA became well known for “butt scooting” across the canvas. Audiences typically don’t like this sort of thing. To combat this, officials began to stand up the fighters and enforce a time limit on time spent on the ground without action. The sport evolved once more.
And that brings us to today.
You would be hard pressed to find one MMA fighter that did not have some understanding of guard work. Fighters are much better rounded now, which translates into cross training between disciplines. Even well known stand up fighters are seen working from their backs from time to time. But how effective is the guard now that the rule changes have been implemented and fighters are better versed in it?
It’s hard to say either way. In the past, fighters who were primarily guard players could contain their opponents and wait for them to “gas out” and slip up. Since the pace of the fights is much quicker, guard players must press the action much more. They cannot wait for their opponents to tire any longer. It is much more common now to see guard players like BJ Penn and Nick Diaz attempting a long series of submissions all in a row.
There are some fighters who have a very dominant ground game but choose not to fight from their backs. Many wrestlers tend to fight this way. Matt Hughes is a perfect example of a fighter who avoids going to his back. This fighting style may be more tailored to the modern form of MMA.
On the other side of the coin, many fighters are style enlisting the aid of “guard gurus” like Eddie Bravo and the Gracie family to advance their game. In the last UFC several of the fights ended in submission, many of which where attempted from the back. So, while it is true that some fighters are choosing to lean towards stand-up and ground n pound tactics, many are still choosing to equip themselves with a strong guard game.
It’s been fifteen years since Royce Gracie first introduced us to the guard and its use in MMA competition. Although things have changed quite a bit over the years, the guard remains to be a key element in most fighters’ arsenals. Even those who don’t use the guard certainly seem to respect it.