Techniques and Strategy of Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from various martial arts, allowing both striking and grappling. It has historical roots in ancient sports like Pancreatin and 19th-century Savate. MMA fighters use strategies such as sprawl and brawl, ground and pound, and submission holds to gain an advantage. Scoring in MMA involves takedowns and defensive techniques, with fighters aiming to score points while avoiding being taken down.

Which ancient Olympic sport is similar to modern MMA due to its combination of grappling and striking techniques?

• Boxing

• Karate

• Pancreatin

• Savate

What is the primary goal of the 'sprawl and brawl' tactic in MMA?

• To avoid takedowns and maintain a standing position

• To score points through takedowns

• To engage in ground fighting

• To force the opponent to submit

Which technique involves using takedowns and throws to gain a dominant position over an opponent?

• Clinch fighting

• Ground and pound

• Sprawl and brawl

• Submission hold

What is the purpose of a submission hold in MMA?

• To maintain a standing position

• To score points

• To avoid ground fighting

• To force the opponent to submit due to pain or injury

In clinch fighting, what is the fighter's main objective?

• To hold the opponent at close range and prevent movement

• To avoid any physical contact

• To maintain distance from the opponent

• To score points through long-range strikes