Edmund BlackAdder
<B>Rabid Wolverine</B>
Recently, a small group of vocal individuals arrived on these here shores. They are firm believers in the "Reality" arts, and often look down on those who do not worship at the altar of Shamrock and Ortiz.
They insist on "pressure testing" their so called techniques. That those who do not are some how, "wimps" and "geeks" or, worse.
So, how "real" are these so-called "No Holds Bared" fights that these "Modern Day Warriors" use to "test" themselves?
Not very.
Well, that is not true.
If one is looking strictly for sport, they are very real. As real as Pro Boxing, and Pro Hockey.
But if one is looking at these contests as a way to test one's ability to defend oneself, they are as "real" as the WWE style Pro Wrestling.
Why?
Simple. A -real- fight has only 1 rule.
Survive.
There are no forbidden holds, moves, etc.
Yes, there are consequences to your actions. If you kill your opponent, you're in deep ****. But, there is no "rule" that will "DQ" you.
So, what can you do in the street, but not the UFC?
PRIDE's rules are very similar:
So, eliminated are the majority of effective "take out" moves. This greatly lessens if not eliminates the effectiveness of these techniques.
So, how does one "Win"?
Easy.
In a -real- fight, there are no referees. No "Tap outs". No TKO's. No "decisions" or "disqualifications.". There is simply the one who survived, and the vanquished. The later often in a very bad way.
In fact, PRIDE is very specific in stating that they are a SPORT and NOT REAL COMBAT!
The "Safety of the fighters"..."protect the fighters".
It's a sport people, not a "testing ground".
There may be a "do not walk on the grass" sign, but the Marine ducking gunfire doesn't care. In the same way, the guy with the knife asking for your wallet doesn't care about that nice trophy you won for good sportsmanship. Fight on the street like you do in the ring...go home in a bag.
It's that simple.
They insist on "pressure testing" their so called techniques. That those who do not are some how, "wimps" and "geeks" or, worse.
So, how "real" are these so-called "No Holds Bared" fights that these "Modern Day Warriors" use to "test" themselves?
Not very.
Well, that is not true.
If one is looking strictly for sport, they are very real. As real as Pro Boxing, and Pro Hockey.
But if one is looking at these contests as a way to test one's ability to defend oneself, they are as "real" as the WWE style Pro Wrestling.
Why?
Simple. A -real- fight has only 1 rule.
Survive.
There are no forbidden holds, moves, etc.
Yes, there are consequences to your actions. If you kill your opponent, you're in deep ****. But, there is no "rule" that will "DQ" you.
So, what can you do in the street, but not the UFC?
UFC Rules
http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=LearnUFC.Rules
Fouls:
1. Butting with the head.
2. Eye gouging of any kind.
3. Biting.
4. Hair pulling.
5. Fish hooking.
6. Groin attacks of any kind.
7. Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
8. Small joint manipulation.
9. Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
10. Striking downward using the point of the elbow.
11. Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
12. Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
13. Grabbing the clavicle.
14. Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
15. Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
16. Stomping a grounded opponent.
17. Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
18. Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck.
19. Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
20. Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
21. Spitting at an opponent.
22. Engaging in an unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
23. Holding the ropes or the fence.
24. Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
25. Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
26. Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
27. Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of unarmed combat.
28. Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
29. Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
30. Interference by the corner.
31. Throwing in the towel during competition.
PRIDE's rules are very similar:
http://www.pridefc.com/pride2004/about/rules.htm
1
No head butting, eye gouging, hair pulling, biting or fish hooking.
2
No attacking the groin
3
No strikes (kicks, elbows, punching) to the back of the head (which includes the occipital region and the spine). The sides of the head and the area around the ears are not considered to be the back of the head.
4
No small joint manipulation (control of four or more fingers/toes is necessary).
5
No elbow strikes to the head and face.
6
No intentionally throwing your opponent out of the ring.
7
No running out of the ring.
8
No purposely holding the ropes. Fighters cannot purposely hang an arm or leg on the ropes. Hanging on the ropes will result in an immediate warning.
9
No kicks or knees to the head or the face of an opponent who falls face down.
10
No application of oil, ointment, spray, Vaseline, massaging cream, hair cream, or any other substances is permitted to any part of the fighter's body before and during the fights. The discovery of any of these substances will result in a disqualification.
So, eliminated are the majority of effective "take out" moves. This greatly lessens if not eliminates the effectiveness of these techniques.
So, how does one "Win"?
Easy.
Ways To Win:
1. Submission by:
Physical tap out.
Verbal tap out.
2. Technical knockout by the referee stopping the contest.
3. Decision via the scorecards, including:
Unanimous decision.
Split decision.
Majority decision.
Draw, including:
Unanimous draw.
Majority draw.
Split draw.
4. Technical decision.
5. Technical draw.
6. Disqualification.
7. Forfeit.
8. No contest.
In a -real- fight, there are no referees. No "Tap outs". No TKO's. No "decisions" or "disqualifications.". There is simply the one who survived, and the vanquished. The later often in a very bad way.
In fact, PRIDE is very specific in stating that they are a SPORT and NOT REAL COMBAT!
In the PRIDE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS the safety of the fighters and the integrity of the sport are of the utmost importance. The rules of our organization exist to protect the fighters...
The "Safety of the fighters"..."protect the fighters".
It's a sport people, not a "testing ground".
There may be a "do not walk on the grass" sign, but the Marine ducking gunfire doesn't care. In the same way, the guy with the knife asking for your wallet doesn't care about that nice trophy you won for good sportsmanship. Fight on the street like you do in the ring...go home in a bag.
It's that simple.