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.

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