Russia today about PANKRATION.

**Kambei Shimada** · Posted On: 3/27/2009 9:29am

Nice Video & Pics.

Looks like good stuff! How do the rules differ from contemporary MMA rules (UFC for example)?

**265lbsfist** · Posted On: 3/27/2009 9:35am

Cool highlight!

We're hoping to be able to start amateur MMA matches here in Norway too but due to strict laws we must have FILA Pankration rules where you cannot strike the head. It's better than nothing I guess and the new guys can get some experience before going abroad to fight fullcontact matches.

**sambosteve** · Posted On: 3/27/2009 9:59am

Originally Posted by AMF

Cool video, quick question though;

Are there no leg/ankle locks allowed in the competition?

Yes, you can see one in the video at :39

**selfcritical** · Posted On: 3/27/2009 10:24am

Originally Posted by 265lbsfist

Cool highlight!

We're hoping to be able to start amateur MMA matches here in Norway too but due to strict laws we must have FILA Pankration rules where you cannot strike the head. It's better than nothing I guess and the new guys can get some experience before going abroad to fight fullcontact matches.

Frankly, for a new scene, I think those rules are better. Less experienced guys are much more likely to get jacked up by headshots due to not defending properly. I really wish that Zuffa would have the foresight to actively promote and sponsor pankration or something like class D shooto in the states so that there would be a safe outlet for talent development. The american MMA scene throws guys in the deep end way early.

**TSGIGOR** · Posted On: 3/27/2009 11:48am

Originally Posted by AMF

Cool video, quick question though;

Are there no leg/ankle locks allowed in the competition?

Thank you!

Foul blows by elbows in a head.

**TSGIGOR** · Posted On: 3/27/2009 12:15pm

Originally Posted by Kambei Shimada

Nice Video & Pics.

Looks like good stuff! How do the rules differ from contemporary MMA rules (UFC for example)?

It is amateur Pankration.
Restriction of time of struggle in an orchestra - 1 minute. It is impossible to beat elbows in a head in an orchestra.
I apologize, if there was a wrong translation parter as I use the computer translator.