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Coach McGuirk · 11-04-2008, 01:16 AM

But I don't understand all the different leagues. I take it the UFC is the premier league? Or are their sanctioned bouts like in boxing? Are their certain weight classes that have the best guys? I guess what I am asking is, where can I go to understand what the hell is going on or can someone clue me in. I am a late adopter of this sport as I thought is was too brutal back in the unregulated days. Thanks for any info.

Jeff Lebowski · 11-04-2008, 01:33 AM

Stay away from this sport, Coach. You'll get your ass kicked.

cougjunkie · 11-04-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach McGuirk

But I don't understand all the different leagues. I take it the UFC is the premier league? Or are their sanctioned bouts like in boxing? Are their certain weight classes that have the best guys? I guess what I am asking is, where can I go to understand what the hell is going on or can someone clue me in. I am a late adopter of this sport as I thought is was too brutal back in the unregulated days. Thanks for any info.

First things first, you need to call the sport by its proper name which is MMA. Mixed Martial Arts.

The UFC is by far the top organization in the world it is the NFL, NBA, MLB etc. There are other organizations out there but they are not as large as the UFC.

All events are sanctioned by the state athletic commissions. Each organization has differing weight classes but all are pretty close.

UFC weight classes are as follows:

Lightweight: 155
Welterweight: 170
Middleweight: 185
Light Heavyweight: 205
Heavyweight over 205 but less than 265.

The UFC does have rules as well unlike the old days, no eye gouging, groin shots, hair pulling, knees to the head on the ground.

A few good websites to follow mma are:

www.mmaweekly.com
www.mmamania.com
www.fiveouncesofpain.com
www.mmajunkie.com
www.sherdog.com

One of the best ways to learn about it is to watch it with people that follow the sport. If you live in Utah let me know, we are getting together for the Couture vs Lesnar fight on November 15th, that will be a good fight to get your feet wet.

Coach McGuirk · 11-04-2008, 03:46 AM

I am in Utah County. If you're inviting, I am interested.

Also who is the joker in the tapout commercials with the face paint? Does he fight or is he the ultimate warrior of the MMA?

cougjunkie · 11-04-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach McGuirk

I am in Utah County. If you're inviting, I am interested.

Also who is the joker in the tapout commercials with the face paint? Does he fight or is he the ultimate warrior of the MMA?

I live in Lehi you are definitely invited. Mask is the founder/owner of tapout he does nto fight he sponsors fighters, the face paint is just his schtick.

HuskyFreeNorthwest · 11-05-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach McGuirk

But I don't understand all the different leagues. I take it the UFC is the premier league? Or are their sanctioned bouts like in boxing? Are their certain weight classes that have the best guys? I guess what I am asking is, where can I go to understand what the hell is going on or can someone clue me in. I am a late adopter of this sport as I thought is was too brutal back in the unregulated days. Thanks for any info.

UFC seems like the most homoerotic sport there is. I did not say rasslin' because it isn't a sport but it is perhaps the only thing short of gay porn that is more homoerotic.

Coach McGuirk · 11-05-2008, 11:23 PM

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UFC seems like the most homoerotic sport there is. I did not say rasslin' because it isn't a sport but it is perhaps the only thing short of gay porn that is more homoerotic.

Hmm, never thought of it like that. Do gay guys usually kick the shit out of each other before sex?

HuskyFreeNorthwest · 11-06-2008, 10:19 PM

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Hmm, never thought of it like that. Do gay guys usually kick the shit out of each other before sex?

When it is done right.

11-04-2008, 01:16 AM	#1
Coach McGuirk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Bubble Posts: 606	I am trying to get into UFC But I don't understand all the different leagues. I take it the UFC is the premier league? Or are their sanctioned bouts like in boxing? Are their certain weight classes that have the best guys? I guess what I am asking is, where can I go to understand what the hell is going on or can someone clue me in. I am a late adopter of this sport as I thought is was too brutal back in the unregulated days. Thanks for any info. __________________ "Hey! It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads. And I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone. No, no make that Quaker State. "

11-04-2008, 01:33 AM	#2
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Stay away from this sport, Coach. You'll get your ass kicked. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

11-04-2008, 03:46 AM	#4
Coach McGuirk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Bubble Posts: 606	I am in Utah County. If you're inviting, I am interested. Also who is the joker in the tapout commercials with the face paint? Does he fight or is he the ultimate warrior of the MMA? __________________ "Hey! It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads. And I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone. No, no make that Quaker State. "