| The UFC is a mixed martial arts organization | | | | Sylvia, Rich Franklin and Matt Hughes could |
| that conducts all of its bouts in an octagon | | | | ring a bell as they have been very successful |
| sized caged ring. The fighters battle using | | | | over the years. Recently up and coming stars |
| various forms of mixed martial arts as well | | | | like Georges St Pierre and Matt Serra have |
| as straight up striking skills (which boxers | | | | come on while Serra actually just shocked the |
| commonly use). The rounds are 5 minutes long | | | | world by beating Pierre for his welterweight |
| and the ring officials closely monitor the | | | | title. |
| fighters to keep the action flowing. A bout | | | | |
| is won by either a fighter "tapping out" to a | | | | In terms of Matt "The Terror" Serra he will |
| submission move, being knocked out, stoppage | | | | actually be appearing at an amateur mixed |
| from the referee (technical knock out) or a | | | | martial arts fight in Atlantic City, NJ |
| decision. There are clear set rules to | | | | (House of Blues) on Friday May 18th, which |
| protect the fighters and these can all be | | | | will be the first amateur MMA event to be |
| found on the official website of the UFC. | | | | held in a casino. The fights are for the |
| | | | organization "New Breed Fighters" and more |
| Unlike today's current boxing organizations | | | | information can be found at or |
| the champions within the UFC fight up to 3 | | | | |
| times a year and the contenders are clearly | | | | So the next time you see the UFC on the |
| identified and face each other. The bouts | | | | television take a second and give it a |
| can often be found on the cable channel Spike | | | | chance. It may take a little getting used |
| TV and there is a marquee pay per view event | | | | with the variety of moves and tactics but the |
| each month. These shows have established | | | | action is continuous as well as exciting. |
| consistent ratings while on TV and have begun | | | | You will quickly appreciate the skill level |
| to rank very highly compared to other combat | | | | of the fighters and don't be surprised if you |
| sports like boxing. | | | | find yourself hooked on the sport and wanting |
| | | | to get involved in the mixed martial arts |
| In terms of the popular fighters Chuck | | | | world. |
| Liddell, Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz, Tim | | | | |