[EmpireWF]

Thanks to SimpleSimon for the concept...

Do you have one of those questions that you just can't seem to find the answer to ?? This is the thread to ask it. Do you have a nagging question about Mixed Martial Arts like "who in the world is Royce Gracie" or "what's the difference between UFC, K-1, Elite X-C, WEC, King of the Cage, etc."....


Ask your question and an answer you shall receive.

[Lefty Noob]

Okay, I've got one - are there any banned or illegal holds or moves?

[EmpireWF]

Yep, many. Of course it changes based on where the fight is being held. Let's focus on the USA...headbutts, eye gouging, kicks/punches to the back of the head, holding the ropes/cage, scratching, and according to wikipedia, "Small joint manipulation" are not allowed. Other such rules, no striking the throat, striking with the point of the elbow downward.

In the States, MMA is regulated (at least in some states) while in Europe and Japan, it's not. In Japan, soccer kicks are allowed while in the U.S., they're not.

In the UFC, stomping a downed opponent is not allowed.

[simple simon]

can you kick a guy in the 'nads ?

[alex83]

Originally Posted by simple simon

can you kick a guy in the 'nads ?

ha ha, is that an official term used in MMA simon ?

[EmpireWF]

Nope, groin striking is not allowed.

[simple simon]

do they have amatuer MMA bouts ?

or something like Gold Glove bouts ?

[bears9]

If you grab the ropes (I should known this) are you disqualified?

[EmpireWF]

Originally Posted by bears9

If you grab the ropes (I should known this) are you disqualified?

Grabbing the ropes/cage for leverage is not allowed. After a warning from the ref, they will do point deductions. In fact, at UFC 73, Tito Ortiz had a point deducted for grabbing the cage after a warning and ended up with a DRAW against his opponent. Otherwise, Ortiz would have won.

Originally Posted by simple simon

do they have amatuer MMA bouts ?

or something like Gold Glove bouts ?

There are no real "amateur" MMA bouts. MMA itself is made up of guys from different backgrounds. Whether it's amateur wrestling, brazilian jiu-jitsu,shoot wrestling, kick boxing, muy thai, judo, sambo, boxing or another specific training.

In the sense there's amateur boxing and then prize fighting...once you're in MMA, you're a pro.

[simple simon]

are knockouts common ?

[simple simon]

do they have a class above Heavyweight for the Butterbean's of MMA ?

[EmpireWF]

Hey Simon, is the sky blue up there in Maine?

As for the weight classes, it depends on the promotion. UFC's biggest weight class is heavyweight (up to 265 lbs). Any promotion in a US state where MMA is sanctioned and governmed by an athletic commission will likely be around that same watermark. In Nevada though, there is a Super Heavyweight (no limit) but isn't used often.

Overseas there are no real governing bodies so a guy like Butter Bean can compete there. Pride had no weight limit for heavyweights which is how Butterbean competed there.

[vincesanity82]

if you k.o your opponet but he dies do you still get the win?

[EmpireWF]

There has never been a death in a sanctioned MMA fight and hopefully there will never be.

[bears9]

Is there random drug testing ?