WATCH: 5-on-5 MMA league brings gang warfare to the cage

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WATCH: 5-on-5 MMA league brings gang warfare to the cage
The action in this mixed martial arts league looks crazier than it sounds

MANILA, Philippines – Not into combat sports because you prefer a team element? Team Fighting Championship has you covered.

The concept is simple enough. Ten mixed martial artists enter a cage for a 5-on-5 battle, and only one team leaves victorious. Referees monitor the fighting closely and call stoppages, and fighters who are stopped are eliminated.

Then, the numbers game comes into play, with the advantaged team able to gang up on the other team in 3-on-1 – or more – situations.

There are some rules in the Hong Kong-based league. One 5-man team cannot weigh more than 1,102 pounds. Biting, spitting, headbutting, and strikes to the groin are banned, according to MMAfighting.com. The United States and most other countries where combat sports are sanctioned have also banned the league.

Bottom line is, TFC is not for the faint of heart. – Rappler.com

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