Hybrid fighting cage/boxing ring

Abstract

An enclosure for fighting competitions, training and sparring having characteristics of both a cage and a boxing ring is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is envisioned for training environments where there is not enough space to have both a complete cage and a complete ring. Many important characteristics are further provided to make the enclosure structurally sound and safe for fighting enthusiasts to include a plurality cantilevered members wielded to a post joining a ring portion to a cage portion. Additional, a novel turnbuckle design is providing for stability of the enclosure. A specially designed safety pad is also disclosed.

1 . An apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition comprising:
 a floor structure forming a base of the enclosure;   a cage portion including a chain link fence coupled to the floor structure; and   a ring portion, including a plurality of ropes, the ring portion further coupled to the floor structure and the cage portion.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of primary posts defining a height of the enclosure; and   a plurality of secondary posts providing support for the floor structure, and wherein the plurality of primary posts further comprising:
 a first primary post comprising a plurality of turnbuckles corresponding to the plurality of ropes; 
 a second primary post located lengthwise across a front of the enclosure with respect to the first post; and 
 a third primary post located depthwise across a side of the enclosure with respect to the first post, the second and third posts together with the first post securing the plurality of ropes, the plurality of turnbuckles maintaining tension thereto. 
   
     
     
         3 . The apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of beams underneath and providing support to the floor structure. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition of  claim 2  further comprising a cable connected between two of the plurality of primary posts, the cable further connected via a stabilizing turnbuckle to provide a countervailing force with respect to the plurality of turnbuckles connected to the plurality of ropes, and further wherein the floor structure is elevated to provide area underneath to accommodate the turnbuckle. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition of  claim 2  wherein the plurality of ropes connect to the second post via a corresponding plurality of cantilevered members, the plurality of cantilevered members further having a ring about an end thereof, the ring coupled to a padded ring at an end of each of the plurality of ropes, wherein the training enclosure further comprises a specially designed five-sided pad. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition of  claim 1 , the enclosure further comprising:
 a five-sided polygonal structure; and   four equal lengths of chain link fence.   
     
     
         7 . An apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition comprising:
 a floor structure forming a base of the enclosure;   a cage portion including a chain link fence coupled to the floor structure; and   a ring portion, including a containment rope, the ring portion further coupled to the floor structure and the cage portion via the containment rope and cantilevered member at a junction joining the cage portion and the ring portion.   
     
     
         8 . The apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 a primary post defining a height of the enclosure; and   a secondary post providing support for the floor structure, wherein the primary post comprises an upper turnbuckle and a lower turnbuckle, the upper turnbuckle maintaining tension in the containment rope and the entire enclosure, the lower turnbuckle providing a countervailing force to the upper turnbuckle.   
     
     
         9 . The apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition of  claim 7  further comprising a plurality of beams underneath and providing support to the floor structure. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition of  claim 7 , the cantilevered member further having a ring about an end thereof, the ring coupled to a padded ring at an end of the containment rope, wherein the training enclosure further comprises a specially designed five-sided pad. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus providing a training enclosure for a fighting competition of  claim 7 , the floor structure comprising a five-sided polygon.