| What is mma? Mma stands for mixed martial | | | | fighter was born into the world of mma in the |
| arts. Mixed martial arts is the blending of | | | | U.S. It takes special kind of person to |
| two or more fighting systems. The most common | | | | compete in this high demanding sport. Most of |
| styles combined are striking and ground | | | | these famous fighters that you here of did |
| techniques. In the early days of mma | | | | not get there over night. Most of them |
| competitions in the U.S., The ground fighters | | | | competed for a long time in smaller amateur |
| had an advantage because most of the stand up | | | | circuits.There are several components to mma. |
| fighters were not prepared if the fight went | | | | Striking. This is where the fighter attempts |
| to the ground. An interesting transformation | | | | to punch, kick, elbow, or knee his opponent |
| took place. Stand up fighters began to train | | | | into a K.O., submission, or referee stoppage. |
| in submission fighting, ground fighters began | | | | Submission. |
| to train in stand up, and a new breed of | | | | |