What is Mixed Martial Arts?

Mixed martial arts is one of the fastest growing sports in America and many people might not understand it. Here’s MMA explained in simple terms by many of those involved with Saturday’s “Coliseum Carnage 1” event:

“I’d describe [MMA] as a combination of wrestling, jiu-jitsu and muay thai kickboxing.” – Josh Neer, Des Moines-native and UFC veteran

“MMA is the toughest sport around. You can’t have any flaws in your game, and lately you got to have it all, otherwise you ain’t got nothing.” – Victor Moreno, Des Moines-native and IFL veteran

“It’s taking the best wrestlers and grapplers, standup fighters, best all-around fighters and putting their talents and abilities to the test.” – Troy Waller, promoter for this Saturday’s event

“It’s a tough sport. It needs hard work and dedication, especially if you’re just getting started. It’s a chance of a lifetime.” – Rudy Papakee, the only ISU student on the card and a senior in health and human performance.

“Coliseum Carnage 1” Fight Card

Amateur card

• 1. Matt Scags vs. Ryan Stanek
• 2. Tyler Anderson vs. Matt Dempsey
• 3. Jr. Rameriz vs. Jamie Harrington
• 4. Jesse Wilson vs. Tony Smith

Pro cardÿ

• 1. John “Lil Ninja” Swanberg vs. Micah Bowles
• 2. Ben “The Beast” Thoma vs. Tom “The Irish Asassin” Mastin
• 3. Matt “The Hessian” Hirsch vs. Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Hart
• 4. Heath Johnson vs. Matt DeWolfe
• 5. Tyler “T” Lane vs. Tom Amesquita
• 6. Josh Rave vs. Zach Jenkins
• 7. Mike “Mini-Van” Van Meer vs. Kyle Olsen
• 8. “Big Country” Dan Hutton vs. Rudy Papakee
• 9. Victor “Superman” Moreno vs. Shane “Kryptonite” Wessels – Moreno is sponsored by Seven Flags Fitness, Auto Outlet, Leechman Heating and Cooling, Bogey’s Pub and 515 Built Clothing Brand.
• 10. Greg “Big Daddy” Hammar vs. Dave “Pee Wee” Herman
• 11. John “Hurricane” Halverson vs. Tom ” 2 Da Top ” Ahrens – Halverson is a Des Moines-native that recently competed in UFC.
• 12. Josh ” The Dentist” Neer vs. Tyson Burris – Neer is a Des Moines-native that has defeated Joe Stevenson and Melvin Guillard in UFC
• 13. Justin Eilers vs. Scott Hough – Eilers is a former ISU football player that once challenged for the UFC Heavyweight title.

Special Guests:

• Pat Miletich
• Jens “Little Evil” Pulver
• Sherman “The Tank” Pendergarst
• Sam “The Alaskan Assassin” Hoger
• “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler
• Drew McFedries

Rules

Extreme Contact Fighting rules used at “Coliseum Carnage 1”

• All bouts to be contested in an octagon cage
• All bouts will be three 5-minute rounds.

Ways to win

• Submission by physical tap out or verbal tap out
• Technical knockout by the referee stopping the contest
• Decision via the judges scorecards
• Draw
• No contest
• Forfeit
• Technical draw
• Technical decision
• Disqualification

• Major Fouls – Visit www.extremecontactfighting.com for a full list of all fouls

  • Butting with the head
  • Eye gouging of any kind
  • Biting
  • Hair pulling
  • Fish hooking
  • Groin attacks of any kind
  • Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent
  • Striking to the spine or the back of the head
  • Striking downward using the point of the elbow
  • Kicking the head of a grounded opponent
  • Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent
  • Stomping a grounded opponent
  • Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent
  • Holding the ropes or fence

  XCF Weight Classes

  Featherweight: 130 -145 lbs.

  Lightweight: 145.1-160 lbs.

  Welterweight: 160.1-170 lbs.

  Middleweight: 170.1-185 lbs.

  Cruiserweight: 185.1-205 lbs.

  Light Heavyweight: 205.1-230 lbs.

  Heavyweight: 230.1-265 lbs.

  Super Heavyweight: 265.1 lbs. or more