Martial Arts History
Do UFC Fighters Get A Salary?
Perhaps you’ve heard fighters complain about UFC pay, and how they don’t make enough for what they do, or perhaps you’ve seen the huge numbers that superstars like Conor McGregor bring in. Either way, you ended up on this post because you want to know how fighters get paid. And that led you to the question we’re going to address in this post. Do UFC fighters get paid a salary? In short, no, UFC fighters are not paid a salary. Instead, they are paid on a per-fight basis, based on the terms negotiated in their contract. However, the average UFC…
How Long Does A Boxing Event Usually Last?
As most of you probably know already, combat sports events such as boxing can be very long, with the whole card lasting several hours. And if you are at a boxing event and wondering how long the card usually lasts (as well as typical start and end times), well then you’re in the right place. How long does a boxing event usually last? A full boxing event usually lasts about 6.5 hours from start to finish usually going from 6:30pm – 1:00am (Eastern Time). The main event of the card is shorter (about 3.5 hours), lasting from 9:00pm – 1:00am…
Ten Successful UFC Fighters With Stocky Builds
When you think of a martial artist, the first thing that comes to mind is probably someone with a Bruce Lee-style physique, ready to throw some quick and flashy kicks. Well in the real world, this is not always the case. There are many successful martial artists who have a very stocky build, making them wider and shorter than the average person in their weight class. Despite their apparent shortcomings, these stockier fighters usually implement their strength effectively to win them the fight. So in this post, I’m going to bring light to these martial artists who don’t fit the…
Do Martial Artists Have to Register Themselves as “Deadly Weapons”?
So we’ve all heard rumors around the topic of whether professional fighters have to register as “deadly weapons”. Whether you heard it from some guy at the bar, or you saw an incident surrounding this topic on the news, we have all wondered it. So today, I am going to present the research I’ve found in order to answer the question: Do martial artists have to register themselves as “deadly weapons”? The short answer is NO; martial artists and professional fighters do not have to register themselves (or any part of their body) as a “deadly weapon”. However, a trained…
Why Did Muhammad Ali Start Boxing?
As we all know, Muhammad Ali was one of the best boxers to ever do it. With his brash and confident demeanor, he demolished opponents inside the ring and is recognized as a boxing legend by all. But if you’re reading this, then you’re probably interested in learning about his beginnings as a boxer. So in this post, I’m going to address Muhammad Ali’s start to boxing, including his motivations, and people who influenced his decision. So why did Muhammad ALi start boxing? Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) initially started boxing because someone stole his bike at 12 years old.…
What Martial Arts Does Joe Rogan Know?
Joe Rogan is best known for being a commentator and interviewer for the UFC, as well as for hosting one of the most popular podcasts on the internet, The Joe Rogan Experience. However, Joe Rogan is also an expert martial artist himself, training in many different disciplines and fighting styles. If you came to this post, you’re probably looking for a comprehensive list of martial arts known and practiced by Joe Rogan. In the post, I’m going to detail each martial art known by Joe, how got started, and his history in training. So what martial arts does Joe Rogan…
The 12 Most Ripped UFC Fighters
As a UFC fighter, you need any advantage possible when inside the cage so that the fight can be in your favor. And of course, that means physical advantages. These fighters push their bodies to the limit, often getting their body fat down to single-digit percentages, just to make their weight class and have an edge in the fight. In this post, I’m going to list the most ripped fighters currently in the UFC. And we’re not necessarily talking about size here. I’m talking about lean muscle versus body fat, Bruce Lee style. Let’s get started. 12. TJ Dillashaw To…
How Long Does A UFC Fight Last?
As a newfound MMA fan, you might wonder how long an MMA match lasts, especially if you’ve never watched other combat sports, such as boxing. How many rounds is a fight? What decides the number of rounds? How much rest time is given between rounds? If you’re looking for the answer to these questions, well then look no further my friend, because in this post, I will cover all the factors involved in deciding the length of a UFC fight. How long does a UFC fight last? A UFC fight can last either 3 or 5 rounds, with each round…
Who Invented Wing Chun? (The Woman Who Created Wing Chun)
So I was reading a bit about the Chinese martial art known as Wing Chun, and learning about its history. Interestingly enough, it seems there is some confusion on who created Wing Chun, and whether or not it was created by a woman. So in this post I am going to answer the question: Was Wing Chun invented by a woman? According to oral history, Wing Chun was created by a woman named Ng Mui, a nun who escaped the destruction of the Fujian Shaolin Temple. After relocating in the Daliang Mountains, Ng Mui taught her kung-fu style to a…
Are UFC Fighters Drug Tested?
If you’re a new UFC fan, you may have heard of steroid accusations fo certain fighters, and are wondering whether or not the UFC fighters get tested. Or perhaps you were just interested in knowing how fair and clean the sport actually is. In this post, I’m going to talk about everything there is to know about drug testing in the UFC. Are UFC fighters drug tested? In short, the UFC tests its fighters for Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) with the help of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The UFC pays USADA to test the fighters, as well as hand…