Mixed Martial Arts

combat sport · full-contact · grappling · striking

Striking and grappling. MMA fighters use punches and kicks like boxers, but they also wrestle and grapple like wrestlers, making it a complete fighting sport.

Techniques from everywhere. MMA borrows moves from boxing, wrestling, judo, taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and other martial arts from different countries around the world.

Full-contact sport. Unlike some martial arts that focus on control, MMA allows full-contact fighting, meaning fighters actually engage at their full power within the rules.

Governed by rules. MMA has strict safety rules that protect fighters, including weight classes, time limits, and banned moves to keep the sport fair and as safe as possible.

Professional competitions. The biggest MMA organizations hold tournaments and events where the world's top fighters compete for titles and prizes.