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Mixed martial arts permits both striking and grappling techniques, drawing from boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiujitsu, muay thai, and several other styles. The term mixed martial arts was coined in 1995 to describe the fighting style emerging from the Ultimate Fighting Championship competitions.

Mixed martial arts permits both striking and grappling techniques, drawing from boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiujitsu, muay thai, and several other styles. The term mixed martial arts was coined in 1995 to describe the fighting style emerging from the Ultimate Fighting Championship competitions, which allowed competitors to use any martial art in an effort to determine which style would be most effective in a real fight. Instead of producing a clear victor, the UFC fights created a new, 'mixed' style.

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How I can read "Record" results of MMA Fight?

Looking at the Wikipedia article for Mirko Filipović, his "Mixed martial arts record" is shown as a table with a "Record" column. How do I interpret this column? Example #1(without brackets): 23–6–2 Example #2(with brackets): 34–11–2 (1) I…
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How much would MMA change if gloves and wraps were banned?

It seems obvious that punches would be far riskier without hand protection designed specifically to cushion the knuckles and stabilize the hand, but I don't have any idea how much it would change the sport. To be clear, I am talking about a change…
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Why do MMA fighters seem to duck down before they throw a right hand?

Is this a standard technique to avoid being hit in the head (from a counter punch) or am I seeing things? If they duck, why can't the other fighter anticipate their move and kick or aim punch at a downward angle so they land?
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How to beat a vastly superior opponent?

I do martial arts at a gym, and there is this one guy named Dave who weighs 100 pounds more than me, has been training 7 years more than me, and who is a fast as a snake (even faster than me). I want to beat him, but I can't figure it out. Is there…
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Effect of weight classes on MMA?

I ask this question b/c my recollection of early matches in the modern sport is that there were no weight classes, which I believe to be a reflection of the old days of no-holds barred competitions. But it's undeniable that the sport has blossomed…
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What styles of martial arts flow well together for mixed techniques and styling?

I'm curious of the mix-ability in various styles of martial arts. Like there are some that seem almost opposite like judo/aikido with throws/holds appear opposite to karate/tae-kwon-do with strikes. But sometimes these opposites seem to complement…
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Knowing Happen in Every Martial's Battle

In every Martial Arts has their movement. Such as Kyukpa, Chireugi, Step One, Step Two, hit one, hit two, and anything. When a Martial Athlete make a movement, There will some of movement will possible to do by the victim or me. And My question is…
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celebrities known for Martial arts

who are some celebrities known for Martial arts. We know only about jackie chan and bruce lee. Is there any other celebrities who are good at martial arts ?
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