
Episode 1877 • • 33:01 - 36:24
1877: Flim Flam
UFC White House Event, Mixed Martial Arts History, and Rules
The hosting of a UFC match at the White House prompts a look back at the history of Mixed Martial Arts in America. The sport's origins are described as a "no holds barred" experiment to see which fighting style—karate, jiu-jitsu, or wrestling—was most dominant. Early matches are noted for their lack of rules and extreme violence before the implementation of modern safety regulations and sanctioning.
