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