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  2. Mixed martial arts - Wikipedia

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    Boxing is a combat form that is widely used in MMA and is one of the primary striking bases for many fighters. [109] Boxing punches account for the vast majority of strikes during the stand up portion of a bout and also account for the largest number of significant strikes, knock downs and KOs in MMA matches. [110]

  3. Mixed martial arts rules - Wikipedia

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    MMA is often referred to as "cage fighting" in the US as it is associated with the UFC's octagonal caged fighting area. Most major MMA promotions in the US, Canada and Britain use the "cage" as a result of directly evolving from the first UFC events. There are variations on the cage such as replacing the metal fencing with a net, or using a ...

  4. Mixed martial arts in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Mixed martial arts (MMA) is the fastest growing sport in the United States. [2] Mixed martial arts largely developed in the 1990s, and has achieved popularity in the early 21st century. Many companies promote MMA cards, with the U.S. based Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) the most dominant. [3]

  5. Combat sport - Wikipedia

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    Classification of unarmed combat sports. A combat sport, or fighting sport, is a contact sport that usually involves one-on-one combat.In many combat sports, a contestant wins by scoring more points than the opponent, submitting the opponent with a hold, disabling the opponent (knockout, KO), or attacking the opponent in a specific or designated technique.

  6. Martial arts - Wikipedia

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    United States Marine practicing martial arts, 2008. Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defence; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage.

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  8. Grappling - Wikipedia

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    A large part of most martial arts and combat sports which feature ground grappling is positioning and obtaining a dominant position. A dominant position (usually on top) allows the dominant grappler a variety of options, including: attempting to escape by standing up, obtaining a pin or hold-down to control and exhaust the opponent, executing a ...

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