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Rationale
*Many people or observers find cage
fighting labeled as distasteful, considered
a brutal, violent and illegal sport enjoyed
by only a bloodthirsty few.
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Research Problem
The goal of this ongoing study is to take
step in understanding the different
motivations of mixed martial artist to
continue the cage fight . Despite of the
risk of getting hurt or the danger of
getting injured, there are increasing
number participants or athletes for this
sport. They are willing to endure the
physical pain just to be declared winner.
Methodology
This follows the purposive study of participant
observations and in-depth interviews.
It gathers data from several interviews with
MMA practitioners of the sports. It
investigates how the techniques are learned
and acquired by the fighters and its
attachment to their identities.
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Endurance
The fighter must do the weights and other muscle
resistance exercises.
Hardening
The fighters are constantly being hit with the use
of rattan or wood all over the body (except the
face).
While doing the set-ups, the fighters abdomen will
be hit or punched by the trainer.
The legs and arms will be constantly being kicked
and punch by the trainer until the fighter will get
used to hit.
Some fighters will use abaka tied with ropes as
their punching bags.
Sparring
The fighters will be trained with different
opponents and techniques.
To make them familiar to the moves of other
techniques and quick to defend themselves.
Breathing Techniques and Timing for the use of the
strength.
INJURIES
The fighters have experienced various type of
injuries such as:
Pop up elbow
Broken finger
Groin enlargement
Tooth extraction
Head cut
bruises