My name is Chad Henry, I am five foot nine, maybe a bit taller. I weigh around one hundred and fifty five pounds. I've got short blonde hair which frequents lengths and colors depending on mood. I also have blue eyes.
I like to write in my spare time, and also enjoy hanging with friends the most. I'm into video games, watch ocasionally T.V. and love watching movies. I'm not really into activities such as sports, but love to watch them professionally kick ass. I like to cook, even though I don't know how to cook very many things. I am deeply into UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), and watch almost any fight possible. Not really sure why, but I sure do enjoy violence brought to me by others.People like to tell me I'm pretty funny, and I'd like to think I am as well. I can beatbox, which is by the way, make music via my voice/vocals. Not as simplistic as it sounds, for beatboxing comes in many variations and styles, even I have a style I am accustomed to. I'm not one to share what I am thinking, unless asked. I attempt to hide my emotions, whether they're sad, angry, or what ever. I must admit I have a fear of getting personal enough as to confide in such emotions with people. I'm working on that though, and am opening up towards certian people. Anyhow, to find out more become a friend of mine somehow. The Fast Growing UFC
Lamented for its brutality and barbarism, many label UFC the fastest growing sport in America. Few things compare to a trained Mixed Martial Art (MMA) fighter stepping up to the scale on weigh-in day. But nothing compares when two MMA fighters step up and into the octagon.Of course in UFC there are multiple styles of martial arts and some are: Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Freestyle Wrestling, Greco-Roman Wrestling, Jui- Jitsu, Karate, Kickboxing, Kung fu, Tae Kwon Do, and just plain old wrestling. Fighters not only use these styles, but each fighter usually knows more then one style of fighting. This would make them one of the most dangerous people to step up to. But, in order to use these styles to the fullest, you must be in the greatest shape of your life. Cardio and Stamina is needed, as well as self control and major heart. And in order to get in such physical shape you must go through hours upon hours of training. The training is not for the weak hearted though, seeing as it consists of about 8 hours of your day. A top fighter today should possess anaerobic endurance, strength, speed, power, and flexibility. This of course, is obtained through the long hours of training.
Weigh in day. Weigh in day has to be one of the most exhilarating day for a fighter, seeing as the actual fight is only hours to go. Thousands of people show up to the weigh in day, and some of those thousands consist of the press. Press from all over America, Canada, and even other foreign countries. You'd think as a fighter stepped up onto the main stage that he may possibly go blind from all of the pictures taken of him. That obviously does not deter a fighter, seeing as they almost always step up onto the stage with a smirk and a swagger. With a swagger and smirk the fighters cross the stage, towards the actual scale now. This is when the room goes silent, and the fighter steps up to the scale. Some fighters actually do a little pose on the scale, sometimes flexing their muscles, or even just model posing for the camera. I've never witnessed a weigh-in day go unsuccessful due to a fighter being over weight, or under.
That's not it for the weigh-in day. Now they actually confront the fighter they shall be facing the next night. Each fighter steps up to each other and usually show some respect by knocking their fists together. Some, such as Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock, almost instantly start yelling at each other, claiming the one will beat the other. Then the President of the UFC steps between the two of the fighters, posing also for the picture. With Dana White (President of UFC) standing between them, the fighters take position and pose in fighting stance. After that, the pictures are taken and the fighters split up. Only one thing for the fighter to do, and that’s go home and practice on the game plan for the next day.
Thousands of fans stand in obation as blaring music blasts from all sides of the building. Fancy lights begin to circle and swirl about the building, and even some smoke comes up from the entrance of the building. It is now time. Time for violence, barbarism, and most of all, it’s time to fight. Each fighter takes turn walking down to the ring, but not before getting either cheered at, booed at and even yelled at. All of this causes adrenaline for the fighter, the cheers and boo’s making everything all the much harder. As each fighter has stepped into the ring, the announcer comes in to the ring for the next few moments. After the announcer has announced each fighter, he steps back, allowing the referee to take his place. The ref looks between the fighters and asks for a clean fight and if there is any questions. The fighters from here knock knuckles and step back.
At this point and time, the crowed cannot be controlled. Yelling and screaming can be heard from miles away as each fighter looks upon the other from across the ring. This in my opinion is the hardest part of the fight. The referee for the fight steps into the middle of the ring, looking to each fighter. With a quick, “Are you ready?†to each fighter, the ref gives a motion and the fight has begun. The cheers are now definitely deafening as each fighter steps toward each other. Now from here, each fighter shall use every ounce of skill, strength, heart, and determination to destroy the fighter before them. Now, each round of the fight is five minutes long, with three rounds. The winner shall be determined by, knockout, technical knockout, tap out, ref stoppage, doctor stoppage, judges score card, or even throwing in the classical towel. At the end of the day, a fighter will walk away with head held high, along with his arms, as he walks away victorious. The other fighter shall walk away with a loss, but with still all the determination in the world.
Because of the reasons I have given you now, UFC will hopefully continue to live up to its reputation. If you like violence, people beating others or even getting beat senseless, then yes. This is the sport for you!
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