Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques, from a mixture of martial arts traditions and non-traditions, to be used in competitions. The rules allow the use of striking and grappling techniques, both while standing and on the ground.

MMA requires a high level of physical conditioning, skill, and tactical acumen. It's a highly competitive and physically demanding sport.

Striking

• Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai: These techniques focus on punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes. Fighters must be adept at both delivering and defending against these attacks.

Grappling

• Judo, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Grappling techniques can be used both for taking the fight to the ground and for controlling or submitting the opponent on the ground.

Ground Fighting

• Ground and Pound, Submission Holds: Once the fight goes to the ground, fighters use a combination of strikes and submission holds to defeat their opponents.

Physical Conditioning

• Strength and Conditioning, Cardiovascular Training: MMA fighters must be in top physical condition to compete, which involves rigorous and varied training regimens.

• The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the largest MMA promotion company in the world and hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport.
• Other notable organizations include Bellator MMA, ONE Championship, and the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
• MMA is also a part of the events in the World Games.

Mixed martial arts: An overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_martial_arts

MMA Fighting Techniques https://www.muaythaicitizen.com/mma-fighting-techniques/

Ultimate Fighting Championship https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship