Why do the fights take place in a cage?
The cage, or Octagon as it’s more commonly referred to, is in place to aid the fighters’ safety. If fights took place in a boxing ring there is a risk the competitors could fall through the ropes onto the floor and suffer more serious injuries. The Octagon is an eight-sided structure with a metal chain-link fence coated with black vinyl which stands six feet tall and is 38 feet in diameter. Is the outcome of a fight pre-determined like in the WWE? No, every fight in the UFC is real, or, as the UFC slogan maintains, “as real as it gets”. Do you need a license to participate? Yes – if you are not a licensed fighter, you are not allowed to fight. Prospective competitors need to apply to the Las Vegas Athletic Commission and must be at least 18. Anyone hoping to get straight into the UFC is in for a shock. They only accept the world’s best MMA fighters so they will come and find you if you are good enough. What equipment can the fighters use? Every competitor in the UFC is trained in a wid
