Mixed Martial Arts

Description

A full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills, from a mixture of other combat sports and martial arts.

History

MMA has its roots in ancient Greece with the sport of Pankration. Modern MMA evolved from Vale Tudo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu challenges.

Techniques

Striking, grappling, ground fighting, submissions, and transitions.

Importance in MMA

The foundation of the sport, combining all disciplines.

Fighters (7)

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