MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts, a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills from a blend of other combat sports and martial arts. Competitions typically take place in a cage or ring, where participants aim to defeat their opponents using a combination of striking and grappling techniques. These techniques include boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, judo, and karate, among others. MMA events are governed by a set of rules that ensure safety for the participants while allowing for a diverse range of combat styles. The sport has gained significant popularity worldwide, with organizations like the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) playing a major role in its mainstream acceptance and growth. MMA is characterized by its emphasis on versatility and adaptability, requiring fighters to be proficient in multiple disciplines to succeed effectively in competition.
Dricus Du Plessis defends his middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia. Du Plessis made history as South Africa’s first UFC champion by defeating Strickland a…