Medieval Combat Goes Global | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews Six hundred warriors from thirty countries clash in Denmark at the International Medieval Combat Federation’s World Championship, battling with 14th-century inspired gear under strict safety rules. Combining historical flair with modern combat sports, the event features intense one-on-one duels and team battles called Buhurt, where fighters are eliminated by three ground hits or submission. Drawn by adrenaline, camaraderie, and the unique thrill of medieval combat, many competitors are ex-MMA or jiu-jitsu fighters. Blunted weapons, protective padding, and trained marshals ensure safety — injury rates match other full-contact sports. With rising global popularity, especially in women’s divisions, viral videos are fueling a new wave of fans and fighters embracing this visceral, historically-rooted sport. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c48e5dfafc1f4e6