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Originally Posted by goodgirl
Hello, I'm new to the forum and tried to search for a thread that covers this newbie question, but did not find one.
I started learning Muay Thai 2 months ago and so I heard about K-1, Pride and UFC, but I am not sure what the difference is, what it is all about, whether they are different rules or if these are just different organizations / bodies who promote mixed martial arts fights, etc ..
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Lots of differences...off the top of my head-
UFC: America based
fought in a octagon cage
no gi or shoes allowed
no soccer kicks or stomps to downed opponent
no tourneys or open weight fights allowed
3 five min rounds or 5 min rounds for title fights
PRIDE: Japan based
fought in a ring
gi and shoes allowed
soccer kicks and stomps allowed
touneys and open weight fights allowed
a more established org with a much bigger emphasis on atmosphere
10 min first round 5 min 2nd and 3rd round
Yellow cards are given to fighters for lack of action, cards cost point with judges and 10% decrease in fighters pay.
K1:Japan based
No grappling allowed, except in Dynamite variation
fought in a ring
open weight fights and tourneys allowed
Im forgetting a lot, but its early in the mornin!
