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