MMA are mixed martial arts that combine many different schools, techniques and sports. The MMA rules (fights without rules) allow you to use a variety of shock equipment, as well as wrestling in the “clinch” and “stall” stance - wrestling on the floor.
History of development
The abbreviation MMA was invented by Rick Blum in 1995.
Russian fights without rules originate in ancient Greece. Even at the Olympic Games, athletes took part in the pankration. But, despite this, until 1990, this type of martial arts was not particularly popular. And only during the development of organizations such as the Pride Fighting Championship, as well as the Absolute Fighting Championship, the popularity of this sport began to grow rapidly. MMA rules (fights without rules) allow you to conduct fights quite spectacularly and effectively.
September 26, 2012 Russia recognized MMA as an independent sport. Also in many countries this martial art is allowed. But, for example, in France, fighting without rules is strictly prohibited.
MMA: battle rules
Fights are usually held in the ring or in the octagon - an octagonal area fenced by an iron cage. The working space is forty-eight square meters.
Each match consists of three to five rounds lasting about five minutes. If you think that MMA fights involve the exclusion of rules, then you are mistaken. Rules exist to enhance the safety of fighters in the ring.
This martial art has many limitations and prohibited techniques. This is especially true for shock equipment.
It is forbidden to use:
- all kinds of head blows, as well as bites and blows to the back of the head;
- any blows to the throat, trachea and inguinal region;
- attempts to intentionally harm the nostrils, ears and mouth are actively suppressed;
- heel strikes on the kidneys and spine;
- throwing a fighter out of the ring;
- You can not beat the speed bump, as well as trample it underfoot.
There are also rules of MMA (fights without rules) of aesthetic orientation. You must not disrespect both the referee and your opponent. Do not attack the partner at a time when the judge is talking to him.
Women's participation in fights without rules
Recently, faces of a weak pain have been actively involved in mixed martial arts. Women fighting without rules MMA appreciated and gladly compete with fierce rivals.
Such fights are very popular in Japan. Since 2000, such tournaments as Pearls and Valkyrie have been held in this country. However, in America, women’s mixed martial arts, although in demand, are not rated as sponsors as men. Since the legendary Gina Carano and Christian Santos appeared, women's fights have become very popular among many categories of viewers. Moreover, the first girl, thanks to her beauty and excellent fighting abilities, became the main face of female MMA fights. The rules of the battle are not softened for the fair sex, so the fights look very spectacular and beautiful.
The most popular Russian women fighters are considered Milan Dudiev and Julia Berezikova.
Safety is the most important part of the battle
Despite the fact that MMA fights are considered “bloody battles”, over the course of fifteen years, four injuries sustained in the battle, which caused the death of athletes, were officially documented. Moreover, in two cases, the competition was not authorized by special organizations.
In 1998, American Dedge died a few days after a fight that was not documented. In 2005, Lee (only his last name is known) died of a heart attack in South Korea. The third accident occurred in the USA in 2007. Fighter Sema Vazquez was knocked out, after which he underwent two brain surgeries. But, unfortunately, he never came to his senses and died in the hospital. The fourth death was in South Carolina. Michael Kirkham was knocked out and died in the hospital a few days after the incident.
Studies were conducted, during which it became clear that during boxing matches over the same time period, more than seventy athletes died. The rules of MMA (fighting without rules) make this sport quite safe. However, do not ignore the equipment, as well as use prohibited tricks. After all, you can not only injure a person, but also kill him.