Guide Note:Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) utilizes contact combat and a wide variety of fighting techniques like striking and grappling. Tournaments are phenomenally popular and rules are minimal. The sport continually evolves to determine the most effective fight strategies possible.
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