Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts, commonly referred to as MMA, is an intense and constantly evolving combat sport in which contestants use interdisciplinary forms of fighting to defeat their opponent by knockout, submission, decision by scorecards, disqualification, no contest, forfeit, technical decision, or technical draw

About Mixed Martial Arts

The best display of MMA would be through the UFC and the hit reality show The Ultimate Fighter. MMA refers to the fast paced fights where one or multiple styles fighting are showcased. Styles include all of the following: karate, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, tae kwon do, kung fu, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, judo, and jiu-jutsu.

Scoring for the MMA is based on athletic-commission approved definitions and rules for striking and grappling. Striking is defined as blows with the hands, feet, and elbows. While grappling refers to submission, choke holds, throws, and takedowns. All fighters wear standard gloves weighing between 4-6 ounces and kickboxing shorts. The use of mouth guards is mandatory. In the combat sport of MMA no one discipline reigns.

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