Supremacy IV

Supremacy IV 

Saturday, September 16th, 2011 at Cedar Lake, IN

Cut Throat MMA will be moving its series of Supremacy fights from the Hammond Civic Center to just south of there—Cedar Lake, IN. The Supremacy 4 card is holding just as much promise as the three previous events, with a card that will feature both professional and amateur bouts.

Ryan Storey, the CutThroat MMA Amatuer Welterweight Champion, who trains out of Merrillville hangs up his ammatuer belt and begins his run through the pro ranks at CutThroat MMA’s Supremacy IV! Come out and show Storey support as he makes him professional debut at CutThroat MMA’s Supremacy. Also featured is the return of Mike Welch, who trains out of Carlson Gracie Team MMA Merrillville and many other professional MMA bouts!

NAGA Midwest Championship

The NAGA Midwest Championship will take place August 27^th and 28^th at East Chicago Central High School in East Chicago, IN. The Carlson Gracie Team is prepared to defend their championship at one of America’s largest mixed grappling circuit. This event is nationally ranked for both adults and kids/teens and anyone can register to compete for a chance at winning a belt. Interested in competing or want more information to start your training process; then visit chicagommatraining.com.

Landing a Punch

When watching movies or fights on TV, it’s easy to get the impression that anyone can hop into the cage and start throwing punches; however, landing punches isn’t as easy as it looks. Landing a clean punch is a matter of timing, speed, positioning and balance. If it’s your first time sparring with a partner, you’ll realize just how off your timing, speed, and balance really is. You can’t predetermine your moves or your partner’s moves, but you can train yourself to gain control of your position inside the cage. Training is a hard thing to do, but once you get used to it, you’ll want to do it more and more. Make use of the heavy bag and speed bag to increase your punch precision. To get more information on training go to chicagommatraining.com.

The Basic Series: The Round & The Decision

Another lesson in breaking down the basics includes being knowledgeable on the rounds and the decisions.

-The Round-

There are a specific number of rounds and time limits when it comes to fighting in the ring or cage. A non-championship fight consists of 3 rounds, while a championship fight consists of 5 rounds. There is a 1-minute rest period in between each round. Technically a non-championship fight can last up to 15 minutes long and a championship fight can last up to 25 minutes long, in which neither will usually last ½ that long. MMA makes up fewer rounds by increasing the time in each round. MMA fighters need to be not only mentally, but physically fit to fight longer with fewer breaks to rest.

-The Decision-

When the fight goes a number of rounds without a winner, the decision is then turned over to the judges to decide on a winner. There are 4 decisions that can be made: Unanimous Decision (all judges are in favor of the same fight), Split Decision (decision is split between both fighters, usually 2:1), Majority Decision (decision favors one fighter, but one judge’s decision is a draw), and Draw (one judge favors fighter A and a second judge favors fighter B, and another judge’s decision is a draw).

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The Basic Series: Area of Combat

All MMA fights take place in either a ring or a cage that has been approved by the commission. The ring/cage specifications for mixed martial arts must meet the following requirements:

A ring cannot be smaller than 20 sq. ft. and cannot be larger than 32 sq. ft. (within the ropes). The platform is enclosed by ropes in which 5 ropes must surround the ring. One of the corners must have a blue designation while the corner directly across has a red designation. The fighting area of a cage cannot be less than 18 ft. by 18 ft. and cannot be any larger than 32 ft. by 32 ft. Usually the cage is 8-sided and structured with a metal chain-link wall, which is about 5ft. 7in. high.

The platform for both the ring and the cage must sit no higher than 4 ft. above the ground as well it must also be padded. All stipulations must be approved before the start of the competition.

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The Basic Series: Pound for Pound

When it comes to the professional competing world of MMA, weight class needs to be defined. Weight divisions have changed throughout the years from nonexistent to very strict limits outlined within the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. Fighters must be weighed in pounds as stated below.

Flyweight: This class is defined by weighing in at a limit of 125 pounds.

Bantamweight: This class is defined by weighing in at a limit of 135 pounds.

Featherweight: This class is defined by weighing in at a limit of 145 pounds.

Lightweight: This class is defined by weighing in at a limit of 155 pounds.

Welterweight: This class is defined by weighing in at a limit of 170 pounds.

Middleweight: This class is defined by weighing in at a limit of 185 pounds.

Light Heavyweight: This class is defined by weighing in at a limit of 205 pounds.

Heavyweight: This class is defined by weighing in at a limit of 265 pounds.

Super Heavyweight: This class is not defined by a weight limit as long as it exceeds 265 pounds.

The Basic Series: The Art of a Fair Fight

When it comes to mixed marital arts it may seem like anything goes inside the ring or cage; however, some of the fighting techniques are fouled against and banned during the fight. Such as:

   -Biting                          -Head-butting

-Eye Gouging               -Fish Hooking

-Groin Attacks              -Throat Strikes

Below are a few of the legal technique that are most commonly used.

Achilles Lock: A popular submission foot lock/hold that can take many variations, but is ultimately dependent on manipulating and applying pressure on the heel and Achilles tendon.

Clinch Fighting: Using a clinch hold to prevent the opponent from moving away by striking using knees, stomps, elbows, and punches.

Double Leg Takedown:  Grabbing the opponent’s legs or ankles, this leads to both contestants going to the ground.

Full guard: While lying on your back, the opponent is between your legs at waist level. This position focuses on controlling the opponent’s movement by placing them into a bear hub or holding onto the back of the neck or wrists.

Ground-and-Pound: Consists of taking an opponent to the ground using a takedown or throw, while obtaining a dominant position by striking the opponent with fists and elbows.

Half guard: This technique is similar to a full guard, except your opponent has one leg to your side, with the other between your legs.

Sprawl-and-Brawl: Consists of striking while standing to avoid fighting on the ground; using sprawls to avoid a takedown.

Submission Hold: The process in taking the opponent to the ground with a takedown or throw, and then enforcing a hold until they submit.

Twister: Involves facing the opponents feet while in half guard, putting your hand on your opponent’s knee and creating space to spin into full mount.

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