Cockfighting Match Begins Telica, Nicaragua The sport of cockfighting is older than many religions and has been practiced around the world. I decided to find out for myself why it’s so popular in Nicaragua. WARNING: This post contains graphic photos that may be disturbing. Many countries have outlawed cockfighting, including the US. I wanted to experience the sport first-hand before I made any judgements about it. My first cockfighting experience occurred in the small Nicaraguan town of Telica. It was a special event that the town celebrates twice a year. Farmers from surrounding communities gather to test their prized fighting birds against each other. It’s the “SuperBowl” of cockfighting here, called Gallera in Spanish. Attaching Sharpened Metal Spur Rules Of Cockfighting Rules for fights differ depending on the country. In Central America, there are four 15 minute rounds, with 15 minute breaks between each. A sharpened metal spur called a gaff...