941 Pounds of Force at the Click of a Mouse

Greg Chapman - Research

Viewers rejoice! New Fight Science episodes are coming and ready to pack a punch that is harder then the first. This Sunday (January 27) marks the return of Fight Science with two new episodes, Mixed Martial Arts and Special Ops.

That being said, a new Fight Science area has been launched on the channel's site. Included are videos, profiles of participants and the very, very fun Fight Science Game.

New Episodes of Fight Science premiere Sunday January 27 at 8p et/pt Fight Science: Mixed Martial Arts
Scientists try to determine the amount a force that a body takes during a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight. Scientists will use the power from legendary fighter Randy Couture, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Bas Rutten, former UFC Lightweight Champion Tito Ortiz and two-time world submission grappling champion Dean Lister to determine how much force are behind the blows that these fighters take in the ring.
New Episodes of Fight Science premiere Sunday January 27 at 8p et/pt Fight Science: Special Ops
Unlike athletes, who prepare for a scheduled competition under controlled conditions, these elite soldiers must excel in ruthless situations that can become deadly without warning. Now these warrior athletes are put to the test by science and cutting-edge technologies to exhibit their maximum capabilities under the most adverse circumstances.

Visit the site here: NGCFightScience.com
Play the game here: NGC Fight Science: Black Belt Quest

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Can you make some wallpapers or upload a high definition video of the commercial for the MMA Fight Science?

I just finished watching the farce on TWA 800, I'm in the industry, what a ridiculous bunch of lies and omissions that add up to nonsense.

any chance that these shows will be available on iTunes?

..Michael what the hell are you talking about? wrong blog dude,.. put away the cough syrup man.

if the energy travels through the fist into the persons face then after the apponent is gets punched they don,t get more energy?

anyone know when these fight science mma shows will air again? tried finding listings on the ngc website but kept getting rerouted to a google page. help! i really wanna watch them!

i love fight science....

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