Mixed Martial Arts | MMA

Mixed Martial Arts | MMA

Description
Description

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that blends techniques from various martial arts disciplines, including boxing, wrestling, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Fought in a cage or ring, competitors use a combination of striking, grappling, and ground fighting. Skills involve striking with fists, elbows, knees, and feet, as well as grappling techniques like holds, chokes, and joint locks. MMA matches are scored by judges based on effective striking, grappling, control of the fighting area, aggressiveness, and defense.

It's played globally, with the United States, Brazil, Japan, and Russia being prominent countries. Major leagues include the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the U.S. and ONE Championship in Asia, attracting a diverse range of fighters and fans worldwide.

History
History

Mixed Martial Arts originated from various fighting styles worldwide, gaining prominence in the late 20th century. Initially, it had few rules, blending techniques from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, and other martial arts. The sport's early days were marked by its no-holds-barred nature, attracting a diverse range of fighters.

Over time, safety regulations and standardized rules were introduced, making it more mainstream and acceptable to a wider audience. The rise of organizations like the UFC helped propel MMA into a globally recognized sport. These changes transformed MMA from a niche, often controversial spectacle into a respected and professionally governed athletic competition.

Future
Future

MMA is set to expand globally, attracting more diverse talent and audiences. Technological advancements, like enhanced training methods and data analytics, will refine fighter preparation and strategy. The sport is likely to see increased regulations for safety and fair play. With growing popularity, women's MMA is expected to rise, offering more opportunities and visibility.

Organizations like the UFC are already hosting events worldwide, indicating a trend towards international expansion. The integration of MMA into mainstream fitness regimes and the growing number of amateur competitions suggest a broader societal acceptance. This trend suggests MMA will continue to grow as a major global sport and entertainment form.

Common Questions
Common Questions
How many rounds are in MMA?


Sanctioned title matches have a one-minute rest period in between rounds and there are five rounds that last five minutes each. Non-title matches are normally three rounds, but the governing commission can grant five rounds. A round can be stopped at anytime a fighter taps out, forfeits, or is knocked out.

How do you be an MMA fighter?

First, you start training and specialize in a certain fighting style like Muay Thai or Jiu-Jitsu, then you join an MMA gym. After training vigorously, you start doing local fights and win your way into a televised title or non-title match.

What does MMA stand for?


MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts and is a full-contact sport that involves striking and grappling while standing or on the ground. As the name implies, there are multiple techniques that a fighter can use from martial arts and various combat forms.

Sports

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5’8” | 1.73 m
May 30, 1988
Amanda Nunes
173.000
1988.00
108000
GUIDE
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Amanda Nunes
6’2” | 1.88 m
April 14, 1975
Anderson Silva
188.000
1975.00
108000
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Anderson Silva
6’2” | 1.88 m
December 17, 1969
Chuck Liddell
188.000
1969.00
50000
GUIDE
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Chuck Liddell
5’9” | 1.75 m
July 14, 1988
Conor McGregor
175.000
1988.00
789000
GUIDE
3D
Conor McGregor
5’8” | 1.73 m
July 9, 1985
Cris Cyborg
173.000
1985.00
81000
GUIDE
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Cris Cyborg
5’11” | 1.80 m
March 20, 1979
Daniel Cormier
180.000
1979.00
114000
GUIDE
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Daniel Cormier
5’8” | 1.73 m
October 17, 1981
Holly Holm
173.000
1981.00
102000
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3D
Holly Holm
5’6” | 1.68 m
August 18, 1987
Joanna Jędrzejczyk
168.000
1987.00
63000
GUIDE
3D
Joanna Jędrzejczyk
Jon Jones
290000
6’4” | 1.93 m
July 19, 1987
Jon Jones
193.000
1987.00
290000
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Jon Jones
5’10” | 1.78 m
September 20, 1988
Khabib Nurmagomedov
178.000
1988.00
160000
GUIDE
3D
Khabib Nurmagomedov
5’7” | 1.70 m
February 1, 1987
Ronda Rousey
170.000
1987.00
420000
GUIDE
3D
Ronda Rousey
6’4” | 1.93 m
August 19, 1982
Stipe Miocic
193.000
1982.00
80000
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3D
Stipe Miocic
5’9”-6’ | 1.75-1.83 m (Fence)
30’ | 9.14 m
30’ | 9.14 m
750 ft² | 69.7 m² (Contest)
UFC Octagon
183.000
914.000
914.000
69.70
1100
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5’5” | 1.65 m
March 7, 1988
Valentina Shevchenko
165.000
1988.00
75000
GUIDE
3D
Valentina Shevchenko
Joanna Jędrzejczyk
Scaled height comparison illustration of Joanna Jędrzejczyk in relation to other mixed martial arts fighters

Poland’s Joanna Jędrzejczyk is an ex-Muay Thai kickboxer who is on contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in women's strawweight and flyweight division. She was once UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion and ranked fourth in UFC women’s strawweight and fifth in UFC women’s pound-for-pound ranking. She holds a record twenty-seven wins in kickboxing, sixteen in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and thirty-seven in Amateur Muay Thai. Joanna Jędrzejczyk is known to use the sprawl-and-brawl strategy using knee, elbow, and front kicks besides punches and body shots to confuse and outdo opponents. She has also represented Poland in several Women’s Muay Thai World Championships.

Joanna Jędrzejczyk has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m) and a reach of 65.5” (1.66 m).

Set of illustrations of Joanna Jędrzejczyk in various MMA poses measured with overall height
Poland’s Joanna Jędrzejczyk is an ex-Muay Thai kickboxer who is on contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in women's strawweight and flyweight division. She was once UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion and ranked fourth in UFC women’s strawweight and fifth in UFC women’s ranking.

Joanna Jędrzejczyk has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m) and a reach of 65.5” (1.66 m).

Set of illustrations of Joanna Jędrzejczyk in various MMA poses measured with overall height
Joanna Jędrzejczyk
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Nationality: Poland

Weight Class: Super Bantamweight, Featherweight, Strawweight, Flyweight

Reach: 65.5” | 1.66 m

Years Active: 2012—

Birthday
August 18, 1987

Drawings include:
Joanna Jędrzejczyk standing, stance, fighting

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Khabib Nurmagomedov
Height comparison diagram of Khabib Nurmagomedov compared to other MMA fighters

Russia’s Khabib Nurmagomedov is the first professional Muslim in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) to take the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title. He competes for the UFC and holds the UFC Lightweight Championship title. Khabib holds a record of twenty-eight straight wins, which is the longest in MMA, and is number two in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Besides, he has won the Combat Sambo World Champion twice. Khabib is skilled in judo, wrestling, and sambo. He is known for his grappling style and relentlessly exhausting a rival by forcing him against the cage, preventing him from escaping and attacking and striking him.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m) and a reach of 70” (1.78 m).

Collection of drawings of Khabib Nurmagomedov measured with overall height
Russia’s Khabib Nurmagomedov is the first professional Muslim in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) to take the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title. He competes for the UFC and holds the UFC Lightweight Championship title. Khabib holds a record of twenty-eight straight wins—the longest in MMA.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m) and a reach of 70” (1.78 m).

Collection of drawings of Khabib Nurmagomedov measured with overall height
Khabib Nurmagomedov
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Nationality: Russia

Weight Class: Lightweight, Welterweight

Reach: 70” | 1.78 m

Years Active: 2008-2020

Birthday
September 20, 1988

Drawings include:
Khabib Nurmagomedov standing, stance, fighting

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Holly Holm
Height comparison diagram of Holly Holm compared to other MMA fighters

America’s Holly Holm is not only a mixed martial artist but also considered by many as the best female professional boxer of all time. Before competing for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, she did professional kickboxing and boxing. Holly is the only fighter holding both the UFC title and world boxing title. She has defended her world championship in boxing eighteen times in three weight classes. UFC women’s bantamweight ranks her number two and seven for UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings. She has accumulated thirty-three wins in professional boxing, fourteen in kickboxing, and fourteen in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Previously, she was competing for Bellator MMA and Legacy Fighting Championship. She is recognized for her powerful punch while the opponent is against the cage.

Holly Holm has a height of 5’8” (1.73 m) and a reach of 70” (1.78 m).

Collection of drawings of Holly Holm measured with overall height
America’s Holly Holm is not only a mixed martial artist but also considered by many as the best female professional boxer of all time. Before competing for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, she did professional kickboxing and boxing. Holly is the only fighter with both the UFC and boxing title.

Holly Holm has a height of 5’8” (1.73 m) and a reach of 70” (1.78 m).

Collection of drawings of Holly Holm measured with overall height
Holly Holm
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Nationality: United States

Weight Class: Bantamweight, Featherweight, Light Welterweight, Welterweight, Light Middleweight

Reach: 70” | 1.78 m

Years Active: 2011—

Birthday
October 17, 1981

Drawings include:
Holly Holm standing, stance, fighting

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Chuck Liddell
Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Chuck Liddell with other related MMA fighters

Chuck Liddell is a living legend and probably the first American to bring the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sport into mainstream media. The former mixed martial artist has an extensive background in kickboxing, karate, Kenpō, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling. Besides, Chuck holds a stunning twenty-two record wins in kickboxing and twenty-one in MMA. All these successes granted Chuck an admission to the prestigious Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Hall of Fame, to publish an autobiography, and become the first UFC fighter to appear in the ESPN The Magazine. Chuck is associated with The Pit fighting team and still trains for the sports even after his retirement.

Chuck Liddell has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m) and a reach of 76.5” (1.94 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Chuck Liddell in mixed martial arts positions measured with overall height
Chuck Liddell is a living legend and probably the first American to bring the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sport into mainstream media. The former mixed martial artist has an extensive background in kickboxing, karate, Kenpō, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling. Chuck holds a stunning 21 MMA wins.

Chuck Liddell has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m) and a reach of 76.5” (1.94 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Chuck Liddell in mixed martial arts positions measured with overall height
Chuck Liddell
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Nationality: United States

Weight Class: Light Heavyweight, Heavyweight

Reach: 76.5” | 1.94 m

Years Active: 1998-2010, 2018

Birthday
December 17, 1969

Drawings include:
Chuck Liddell standing, stance, fighting

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Anderson Silva
Scaled height comparison illustration of Anderson Silva in relation to other mixed martial arts fighters

Anderson Silva is a professional mixed martial artist with origins from Brazil, but lives in America. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) analysts considered him the greatest in MMA sports, especially for keeping the record for the longest title reign of almost seven years in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) history besides sixteen consecutive UFC victories. Silva is on contract with the UFC and was once a UFC Middleweight champion. Silva is known for his accurate strikes, powerful knockout, counterstrikes, Muay Thai skills, Taekwondo, and boxing, which makes him a threat to opponents. In general, he has won over thirty-four MMA competitions and one professional boxing competition.

Anderson Silva has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m) and a reach of 77” (1.96 m).

Set of illustrations of Anderson Silva in various MMA poses measured with overall height
Anderson Silva is a professional mixed martial artist with origins from Brazil, but lives in America. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) analysts considered him the greatest in MMA sports, especially for keeping the record for the longest title reign of almost seven years in UFC history.

Anderson Silva has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m) and a reach of 77” (1.96 m).

Set of illustrations of Anderson Silva in various MMA poses measured with overall height
Anderson Silva
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Nationality: Brazil

Weight Class: Middleweight, Light Heavyweight

Reach: 77” | 1.96 m

Years Active: 1997-2020

Birthday
April 14, 1975

Drawings include:
Anderson Silva standing, stance, fighting

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