Mixed Martial Art
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including
- boxing
- wrestling
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- muay thai and other styles.
Junior dos Santos (white shorts) and Shane Carwin (black shorts)
The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be traced back to the ancient Olympics where one of the earliest documented systems of codified full range unarmed combat was utilized in the sport of Pankration.
The Training
MMA training varies depending on the specifics of the fighter and his team. Some are more specialized ground, others foot fist.
The drives usually come in several phases:
- A basic foot fist.
- A training ground according to the specificity of the team, Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling, Judo, BJJ, Grappling, Jujitsu.
- A physical training with weight training, cardio training.
- not to mention the rest and good food hygiene.
A workout consists of several parts:
- heating.
- the sport, technical and sparring.
- floor work and fight.
Fighters who is training to ground and pound techniques
The rules
The rules are broadly similar but each organization brings its small changes according to the will of the athletic commission in the country where the event occurs.
In general, the fighters were not allowed to hit the opponent in the genitals, pulling hair or biting.
The blows of knees, elbows and kicks to the face or elsewhere are generally allowed.
There are several weight classes, but they differ from one organization to another.
How to win a fight are the same in all organizations.
The category of weight are as follows:
| Flyweight | 125 lb | 57 kg |
| Bantamweight | 135 lb | 61 kg |
| Featherweight | 145 lb | 66 kg |
| Lightweight | 155 lb | 70 kg |
| Welterweight | 170 lb | 77 kg |
| Middleweight | 185 lb | 84 kg |
| Light Heavyweight | 205 lb | 93 kg |
| Heavyweight | 265 lb | 120 kg |
| Super Heavyweight | No upper weight limit | |
The organisations of MMA
Organizations of MMA or mixed martial arts (MMA) are now multiple and present in many countries. The MMA is not legal in France but there are several teams.The fighting in Pancrase rule, however, are allowed.
The three most important organizations are the Pride FC (acquired in 2007 by the UFC), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Hero’s.
The legend of MMA
Rickson Gracie 
Fedor Emelianenko
Randy couture
John Jones
Kazushi Sakuraba
Georges Saint-Pierre
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