Guide Note

With its popularity growing Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a well known group of fighting techniques used in cage fighting. Mixed Martial Arts utilizes full contact combat and a diverse array of fighting techniques. The preferred disciplines used in MMA fighting are Stand-up, ground, and clinch.

In The Beginning

The sport continually evolves to determine the most effective fight strategies possible. Mixed Martial Arts was used by man as far back as 648 B.C. Actual MMA fighting competitions started in the 1800's and had very few rules. As MMA fighting evolved, so did the rules. Every few years more rules and regulations are added to MMA competitions for the safety of the fighters.

MMA And The Ultimate Fighter

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the largest promoter of Mixed Martial Arts in the world. Ultimate Fighter is a popular reality television show where fighters compete for a spot in the UFC. In 1992 the first ever Ultimate Fighting Championship took place.

Rules

Striking and Grappling are the two techniques, that are within the rules, used to submit or knock out opponents. As the sport has gained popularity rules for safety have been put in place including divided weight classes, glove requirements, and referee stoppage before the fight becomes brutal.

Fast Facts

Sets pay-per-view records
Bruce Lee is considered the father
Strikes to the groin are illegal
Sanctioned by the U.S. Army
Fighters train in multiple styles
Some fighters “Lay and Pray”

Quote

"The best fighter is not a Boxer, Karate or Judo man. The best fighter is someone who can adapt to any style."—Bruce Lee

Categories

Sports | Mixed Martial Arts

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Mixed Martial Arts

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: MixedMartialArts.com
Wikipedia: Mixed Martial Arts
MMAFighting.com: Mixed Martial Arts Coverage
Sherdog.com
Mahalo: Everything in Mixed Martial Arts
Houston Chronicle: Mixed Martial Arts
YouTube Video: Mixed Martial Arts- Mamma Said Knock You Out (Time: 5:24)

Mixed Martial Arts News

Google News: Mixed Martial Arts
The New York Times: No Helmet, No Pads, No Escape (May 22, 2007)
Sherdog.com: Mixed Martial Arts News
MixedMartialArts.com: Results and Fighting News
UFC®: News Directory

Mixed Martial Arts Articles and Interviews

MMAFighting.com: Exclusive Interviews
Sherdog.com: Mixed Martial Arts Articles | Interviews | Rankings
UFC®: Interviews | Fighter Interviews
MMAWL: Interviews

Mixed Martial Arts Leagues

Mixed Martial Arts Instruction and How-To

MMAFighting.com: Mixed Martial Arts Schools Directory
GroundFighting.com: Mixed Martial Arts Instructional DVDs
MixedMartialArts.com: Training Forums | Training Blogs | Fight Training Videos | Technique Videos | Conditioning Videos
UFC®: The UFC® Fact Sheet
International Fight League: Mixed Martial Arts Camps

Mixed Martial Arts Events and Tickets

MMAFighting.com: Calendar of Upcoming Events
Sherdog.com: Mixed Martial Arts Events
MixedMartialArts.com: Upcoming MMA Events Schedule | Buy Tickets
UFC®: Upcoming Events | Tickets | UFC® On Demand
Mixed Martial Arts Monthly: Events and Tickets

Mixed Martial Arts Blogs and Communities

MMAFighting.com: Mixed Martial Arts Forum
ESPN.com: Mixed Martial Arts Message Board
Sherdog.com: Mixed Martial Arts Website Directory | MMA Forum
MixedMartialArts.com: MMA Underground Forums | Blogs
BloodyYellow: Official Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Blog of the SB Nation
Fight3r.com: Mixed Martial Arts Social News

Mixed Martial Arts Photos

MMAFighting.com: Exclusive Photo Gallery
Sherdog.com: MMA Picture Gallery
UFC®: Octagon Girl™ Photo Galleries | Fighter Photo Gallery
International Fight League: Photo Galleries

Mixed Martial Arts Video and Audio

ESPN.com: Mixed Martial Arts Videos
Sherdog.com: Sherdog MMA Videos | "Beatdown" Radio Shows
MixedMartialArts.com: Video Directory | Radio Shows
UFC®: Video Gallery | Audio Gallery
Mixed Martial Arts Monthly: Podcasts

Mixed Martial Arts Timeline

1920s: Gracie family's Vale Tudo martial arts tournaments in Brazil
1960s: Bruce Lee mixes styles
1993: Ultimate Fighting Championship comes on the scene and Royce Gracie dominates
1996: Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz break Pay-per-view records at UFC® 66
1990s: Extra safety rules implemented
2005: United States Army sanctions mixed martial arts

Mixed Martial Arts Merchandise

MMAFighting.com: Online Store
Sherdog.com: Mixed Martial Arts Merchandise
MixedMartialArts.com: Mixed Martial Arts Merchandise
UFC®: Mobile | UFC® Merchandise
Grey Dog Software: World of Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts Controversy

Standard Democrat: Legislators Want to Ban Cage Fighting, MMA (April 14, 2008)
Natural News: Should Kids Compete in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Bouts? (April 11, 2008)
The Washington Post: Mixed Martial Arts Set to Sully Network Television (March 18, 2008)
Newsday: Boxing Facing Challenge from Mixed Martial Arts (August 5, 2007)
CBS News: Mixed Martial Arts—A New Kind Of Fight (July 29, 2007)

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