Both of this guys are simpatico. I have not thought, that they are so civilized.
That's a PR promotion video. You cannot conclude from it the true nature of these individuals.
PS: Does MMA permits punches to the head ?
No head-butting, eye gouging, hair pulling, biting or fish hooking (pulling at the cheek with a finger).
No attacking the groin
No strikes to the back of the head, spinal area and kidneys.
No strikes to, or grabs of the trachea
No small joint manipulation (control of four or more fingers/toes is necessary).
No intentionally throwing your opponent out of the ring.
No running out of the ring.
No purposely holding the ring ropes or octagon fence.
Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipAllows elbow strikes except downward elbow strikes with the point of the elbow.
Prohibits spiking a fighter onto his head during takedown or slam.
Prohibits stomps, soccer kicks and knees to the head of a grounded opponent (more than feet touching ground). A fighter on the ground can kick upwards at their opponent's head only if their opponent is standing.
Prohibits shoes, shirts and pants.
Uses three 5-minute rounds. Championship bouts are five 5-minute rounds.
No longer uses a tournament format.
Has five weight classes: Heavyweight (<265 lbs), Light Heavyweight (<205 lbs), Middleweight (<185 lbs), and Welterweight (<170 lbs) a Lightweight (<155 lbs) class.
Tests fighters for steroids and other illegal substances in championship bouts.
K-1 HERO'sUses two 5-minute rounds, with an extra round option should the judges be unable to determine a clear winner of the fight.
Prohibits elbow strikes to the head.
Weight classes are currently being established. Lightweight is under 70 kg, others to be announced shortly.
Has moved to a tournament format similar to that seen in K-1, with an eight man tournament. However, the final matches are not decided on the same evening, but at later events. In the case of the 2005 HERO's lightweight tournament, the final fight will be held at K-1 Dynamite!. It is unsure if this format will become the standard at this time.
ZSTUses two 5-minute rounds.
Does not use judges. The fight is declared a draw if there is no KO, TKO, Submission.
Allows elbow and knee strikes only if they are covered by padding.
Does not allow attacking head with strikes when one fighter is in downed position.
ShootoUses A, B, and C levels. The C level is considered for amateurs only.
Every level has his own rules and restrictions.
The C level rules require headgear to be worn and prohibit striking to the head on the ground.
In case of a knockdown (when any part of a competitor's body touches the mat solely as the result of a strike) the referee will perform a 10-count. The competitor has until the count of 10 to return to a standing position. Three knock downs in a single round will end the bout. There is also a mandatory standing 8-count.
Strikeforce1.Butting with the head
2.Eye gouging of any kind
3.Biting
4.Hair pulling
5.Fish hooking
6.Groin attacks of any kind
7.Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent. (see Gouging)
8.Small joint manipulation.
9.Striking to the spine or the back of the head. (see Rabbit punch)
10.Striking downward using the point of the elbow. (see Elbow (strike))
11.Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
12.Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
13.Grabbing the clavicle.
14.Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
15.Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
16.Stomping a grounded opponent.
17.Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
18.Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck. (see piledriver)
19.Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
20.Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
21.Spitting at an opponent.
22.Engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
23.Holding the ropes or the fence.
24.Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
25.Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
26.Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
27.Attacking an opponent after the bell (horn) has sounded the end of a round.
28.Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
29.Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
30.Interference by the corner.
31.Throwing in the towel during competition.
