This is Buhurt - A modern take on an old, historical sport. At tourneys in Middle Ages people would compete in armoured sport, more famously jousting - Breaking lances or unhorsing your opponent in the lists. Also in duels and mass melees, in France called "béhourd' which means to "wallop".
Our modern take is similar - Blunted (but real) steel weapons used to batter and smash your opponent into submission. The rule in 3v3 (or bigger groups) is, once anything other than your feet touch the floor, you’re out for that round. For that reason, judo-style moves are often used to make takedowns in combination with full power strikes to cause pain or knockouts. Once the enemy team is down or you have a 3-to-1 advantage, the round is called. Winning team is first to two wins.
1v1 fights are based on points scoring, more like a boxing match, usually with 2 points for head and torso shots and 1 point anywhere else and ground work permitted.
There are stringent rules on no strike zones such as feet, groin and neck areas with mandatory double cervical spine protection and a ban on arm bars or the forcing of joints the wrong way. Injury rates are surprisingly low, with very rare cases of concussions (less than 1 incident per whole event) and no recorded deaths worldwide - due to armour being effective and enforced safety rules. Both rugby and even re-enactment both have a significantly higher injury/death rate.
This sport draws both male and female competitors from a wide variety of backgrounds and offers both physical fitness and cathartic release from the chaos of modern life - Building friendships and camaraderie during arduous fights where trust and reliance on team mates is key to not just winning but avoiding injury.
00:00 - 06:56 - WC v Les Lys De France (FR)
06:57 - 12:56 - WC v Knightmares (UK)
12:57 - 14:54 - WC v Vandals (USA)
14:55 - 24:28 - WC V Kivuttaret (FIN)
24:29 - 26:35 - WC + Knightmares (UK) v Vandals (USA) 12v12
26:36 - 29:29 - WC + Knightmares (UK) v Prague Vixens (CZ) + Valkyries of Valour (AUS) 12v12
29:30 - 34:51 - WC + Knightmares (UK) v Les Lys De France (FR) + Kivuttaret (FIN) + Blood Griffins (GER) 12v12
Taken from the live stream of Buhurt International
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