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The No. 1 Beginners Guide to MMA: What is MMA?
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MMA is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sport that grows more and more popular globally every year. Check out Frontkick’s beginners guide to MMA!
What is MMA?
MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts. It is a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills from different martial arts disciplines.
What is the difference between MMA and UFC?
MMA is the sport of Mix Martial Arts. UFC stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship and is the biggest MMA promotion in the world.
What is the most important skill in MMA?
MMA combines elements from wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo, and other styles. Two of the most important skills are wrestling and boxing.
Who is the biggest MMA star in the world?
Conor McGregor from Ireland is the biggest MMA star of all time. He was the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion. He was also the first UFC fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes simultaneously.
What MMA promotions are there?
UFC is the biggest MMA promotion in the world. Professional Fighters League (PFL), Bellator MMA, ONE Championship, OKTAGON MMA, KSW and Cage Warriors are other major promotions.
How do you win a MMA fight?
Fights can be won by knockout, submission, technical knockout (TKO), or by judges’ decision if the fight goes the distance.
What is not allowed in MMA?
There are rules against illegal moves such as eye gouging, biting, and groin strikes.
How many rounds are there in a MMA fight?
Every round is five minutes in duration with a one-minute rest period in-between rounds.
Non-title fights are normally three rounds, while title fights normally go on for five rounds.
Is MMA a safe sport?
Yes, overall, the evidence suggests that MMA is a safer sport than boxing when it comes to brain injury. One explanation is that MMA fighters are permitted to strike to the body, torso, and legs, which lowers the percentage of strikes aimed to the head. Some studies show that American football is more dangerous than MMA.
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