Welsh main

A Welsh main is a specific type of cockfight where multiple pairs of roosters fight, and the winners are then paired again until only one survivor remains. Cockfighting itself is the sport of pitting specially bred and trained roosters against each other. This practice has ancient origins, popular in various Eastern countries before spreading to Greece and Rome.12

Despite opposition from religious authorities, cockfighting became a favored pastime across Europe, including England and Wales, and was later introduced to the American colonies. While now illegal in most places, it was once a popular sport, with specific pits and rules for matches. The Welsh main was one variation, known for its elimination format.2