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Report: UFC is planning a hockey fight tournament
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Report: UFC is planning a hockey fight tournament

With former NHLers to act as judges!

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According to an unsubstantiated report based on an initiative by former NHLer Josh Gratton, the UFC is set to host a hockey fight tournament sometime in 2021.

Details below

Format:
Two 45 second rounds.

Divisions determined by weight and age group. 

Rules:
Standard hockey fight rules except players will wear UFC MMA gloves. Players will not be allowed to sell sponsorships on clothing or equipment.

Judges:
Three former hockey players / fighters will be used to select each fight winner.

More info from Gratton himself:


Former NHL tough guy Cam Janssens has already inquired about judging!


As an old school lover of hockey fights, I really hope this thing sees the light of day... but I'm not holding my breath to be honest.

Source: Josh Gratton