| Article on mixed martial arts (MMA) which explains | | | | judge's decision, submission or knockout. A |
| the origin, techniques used and training aspects of | | | | competitor's corner man can also deicide the |
| MMA. Mixed martial arts, better known as MMA, is | | | | outcome of the match and so can the match |
| a form of sports that involves the use of a | | | | doctor if the competitor is injured to an extent |
| mixture of martial art combat techniques to win | | | | that he/she can no longer fight properly. |
| over the opponent. MMA has become very | | | | Competitors participating in MMA have to train |
| popular in recent years and MMA championships | | | | themselves in a variety of fighting styles so that |
| like Ultimate fighting championship have become | | | | they can effectively overcome their opponents. |
| very widely known. | | | | MMA training usually involves stand up, clinch and |
| MMA began with pitting one martial art technique | | | | ground combat. To make the stand up combat |
| with another under minimal rules, so that the | | | | effective, boxing and kickboxing are taught. |
| martial art which would be the most effective in | | | | These improve kicking, punching, kneeing and |
| day to day life could be found out. Modern mixed | | | | most important of all-footwork. Freestyle |
| martial competitions have evolved from such | | | | wrestling is taught to improve clinching. |
| events, but rules are much stricter due to which, | | | | Additionally, competitors are trained in Muay Thai |
| the sport has been promoted into acceptance. | | | | to improve the striking power during a clinch. |
| However, there is no centralized sanctioning | | | | Training in Brazilian Jujitsu and Sambo improves |
| authority for mixed martial arts and the rules | | | | ground combat by improving the competitor's |
| vary from place to place or organization to | | | | positioning. Further, shoot wrestling, catch |
| organization. | | | | wrestling and judo are taught to enhance the |
| Striking and grappling are the common techniques | | | | competitor's ground combat abilities. |
| used in MMA. Striking techniques involve kicks, | | | | Success in modern martial arts lies in adapting |
| knees and punches while grappling techniques | | | | many styles. These styles have to be altered |
| involve the use of holds, sweeps and throws. | | | | accordingly. Today, MMA competitors do not train |
| Techniques like eye-gouging, biting and fish | | | | in a particular style but train all the styles together. |
| hooking are considered illegal in most MMA | | | | Flexibility plays a very important role in succeeding |
| competitions. Other techniques like head butts, | | | | in MMA competitions. MMA is physically a very |
| spinal locks and elbows may or may not be | | | | demanding sport and being competent is the only |
| considered legal in different MMA organizations. | | | | key to success. |
| In MMA competitions, victory is based on the | | | | |