Taekwondo can be both a martial art and a sport. Taekwondo at its core is the art of self-defense that has many forms and styles.  But Taekwondo has also been promoted as a sport when the World Taekwondo Federation was formed as the international governing body for the sports competition internationally.

Japanese Jujutsu is an ancient martial art from which others, such as Judo and BJJ, were derived. It involves immobilization, throwing, striking, defense and sometimes the use of small weapons. Students also study technique theory, Japanese history and terminology, the human body and first aid.

At one point in time, fighters from Asia used to dominate the scene, and they are more than present in modern times as well. But with the rise of MMA in the western world, it seems like the new generation of fight fans don’t know much about the true MMA legends from Asia.

The biggest difference is the price. UFC Fight Nights are broadcast on ESPN as part of a subscription. UFC fights are sold on a PPV basis. Another key difference is the type of names involved. Fight Nights tend to focus on rising stars while UFC numbered fights have established fighters.

A haymaker is a punch that is thrown with full force and total commitment. The punch is similar to a hook but employing the shoulders and the hips to enhance the power of the blow. The punch is intended to be a knockout blow, but if it misses the target, it can leave the fighter open to a counter.

The UFC sets up a catchweight fight when both fighters accept the new negotiated weight, discarding the weight limits of their division. Catchweight often occurs when one or both fighters cannot lose enough weight before the weigh-ins, meaning they are heavier than the maximum permitted weight.