A French town has hosted 20 medieval-style duels in behourd – a centuries-old combat sport the local council calls ‘the mixed martial arts of the Middle Ages.’ ⁣ ⁣ Fighters (including several women) from France, Poland and Britain battled it out using weapons, wrestling, ground work and strikes with fists, feet, elbows, knees, the head and the shield.⁣ ⁣ Fighters compete in weight classes, just like boxing or judo — though kitting out is not cheap… a full set of armor costs between $3,500 and $4,500.⁣ ⁣ Read more at thje CGTN Europe website.⁣ ⁣ #mma #medieval #france