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Mixed Martial ArtsMixed Martial Arts

By: Hamad DarwishBy: Hamad Darwish

What is Mixed Martial Arts?

What is Mixed Martial Arts?

MMA is a full contact sport that lets you use many different fighting styles in competition

It allows you to perform a variety of grappling and striking attacks both standing and on the ground

MMA is a full contact sport that lets you use many different fighting styles in competition

It allows you to perform a variety of grappling and striking attacks both standing and on the ground

648 B.C.648 B.C.

In 648 B.C. Greeks started a sport called Pankration, (All Powers) which was the first form of fighting with rules. The only rules were no biting and no eye gouging. I consider these very insignificant considering that the matches would sometimes last hours and end with death, although you would knock your opponent out or make them submit . The sport became popular when it was introduced to the Olympic games.

In 648 B.C. Greeks started a sport called Pankration, (All Powers) which was the first form of fighting with rules. The only rules were no biting and no eye gouging. I consider these very insignificant considering that the matches would sometimes last hours and end with death, although you would knock your opponent out or make them submit . The sport became popular when it was introduced to the Olympic games.

The Historty of MMAThe Historty of MMA MMA originated in

1993 with UFC (ultimate fighting championship)

When MMA first started there were no set rules

Weight classes did not exist and fighters did not have to follow any guidelines

MMA originated in 1993 with UFC (ultimate fighting championship)

When MMA first started there were no set rules

Weight classes did not exist and fighters did not have to follow any guidelines

Current Rules & Regulations

Current Rules & Regulations

MMA bouts consist of 3, five minute rounds - (Championship bouts are 5, five minute rounds)

RULES- *No eye gouging * No shots below the belt * No hair pulling * No knee strikes while on the ground * No head butting!

MMA bouts consist of 3, five minute rounds - (Championship bouts are 5, five minute rounds)

RULES- *No eye gouging * No shots below the belt * No hair pulling * No knee strikes while on the ground * No head butting!

Weight ClassesWeight Classes

Lightweight - over 145 lbs. to 155 lbs

Welterweight - over 155 lbs. to 170 lbs

Middleweight - over 170 lbs. to 185 lbs

Light Heavyweight - over 185 lbs. to 205 lbs

Heavyweight - over 205 lbs. to 265 lbs

Lightweight - over 145 lbs. to 155 lbs

Welterweight - over 155 lbs. to 170 lbs

Middleweight - over 170 lbs. to 185 lbs

Light Heavyweight - over 185 lbs. to 205 lbs

Heavyweight - over 205 lbs. to 265 lbs

Fighting StylesFighting Styles

Boxing- These fighters use great footwork and quick jabs for offense.

Wrestling- These fighters attempt throws and takedowns and use strong grapples to win.

Jiu-Jitsu- These fighters do well off their back and perform strong submissions.

Freestyle- These fighters did not start with any specific fighting style but base how they perform on their opponent.

Boxing- These fighters use great footwork and quick jabs for offense.

Wrestling- These fighters attempt throws and takedowns and use strong grapples to win.

Jiu-Jitsu- These fighters do well off their back and perform strong submissions.

Freestyle- These fighters did not start with any specific fighting style but base how they perform on their opponent.

Muay ThaiMuay Thai

Muay Thai is a style that started in Thailand and grew across south east Asia. Muay Thai is a combination of boxing and grappling knees and kicks. In Thailand it’s the most popular sport and is similar to boxing but is much more reliant on kicks and grappling. Unlike boxing which focuses on two contact points Muay Thai focuses on eight. some unlike boxing are knees, shins elbows and others.

Muay Thai is a style that started in Thailand and grew across south east Asia. Muay Thai is a combination of boxing and grappling knees and kicks. In Thailand it’s the most popular sport and is similar to boxing but is much more reliant on kicks and grappling. Unlike boxing which focuses on two contact points Muay Thai focuses on eight. some unlike boxing are knees, shins elbows and others.

BoxingBoxingModern Boxing has been around for hundreds of years but haschanged recently to focus on punches only. There are twopoints of focus in boxing different from any other martial artssports. The two points are the head and the abdomen. Boxing

matches can last up to ten three minute rounds and end

when the opponent is unable to get up after 10 seconds.

Modern Boxing has been around for hundreds of years but haschanged recently to focus on punches only. There are twopoints of focus in boxing different from any other martial artssports. The two points are the head and the abdomen. Boxing

matches can last up to ten three minute rounds and end

when the opponent is unable to get up after 10 seconds.

JudoJudo

Judo is a style that started in Japan, andmeans "gentle way" which is far from whatthis sport is. In Judo the object is to throwyour opponent to ground and make them submit.The focus is joint locks and usingmomentum to throw them in the air. Thisstyle led to the creation of all other similarsports like Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.

Judo is a style that started in Japan, andmeans "gentle way" which is far from whatthis sport is. In Judo the object is to throwyour opponent to ground and make them submit.The focus is joint locks and usingmomentum to throw them in the air. Thisstyle led to the creation of all other similarsports like Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.

Brazilian Jiu JitsuBrazilian Jiu Jitsu

Although Jiu Jitsu started in Japan Brazil martial arts schools quickly created their own version which is now widely popular in the UFC. The idea behind it is that a smaller weaker opponent can still win against a stronger opponent by using grappling and choke hold submissions.

Although Jiu Jitsu started in Japan Brazil martial arts schools quickly created their own version which is now widely popular in the UFC. The idea behind it is that a smaller weaker opponent can still win against a stronger opponent by using grappling and choke hold submissions.

The UFCThe UFC

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is by far the mostpopular and completive MMA league. Unlike otherleagues the UFC has a stockpile of the most talentedfighters from all around the world. In the UFCcompetitors mix up every kind of fighting style fromevery country. Any style fighter can fight any otherstyle fighter in their weight division. Weight divisions runfrom Light Weight 146 to 155 up to Heavy Weights 206to 265. With people fighting from Brazil to Japan there’snever a dull moment.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is by far the mostpopular and completive MMA league. Unlike otherleagues the UFC has a stockpile of the most talentedfighters from all around the world. In the UFCcompetitors mix up every kind of fighting style fromevery country. Any style fighter can fight any otherstyle fighter in their weight division. Weight divisions runfrom Light Weight 146 to 155 up to Heavy Weights 206to 265. With people fighting from Brazil to Japan there’snever a dull moment.

The RulesThe Rules

In the UFC there are several differentways to win inspired from every league.A knock out is when your opponentcannot stand after 10 seconds, whichcame from boxing, TKO, or technicalKnock out when the referee calls a stop tothe fight and also by submission,coming from Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu.

In the UFC there are several differentways to win inspired from every league.A knock out is when your opponentcannot stand after 10 seconds, whichcame from boxing, TKO, or technicalKnock out when the referee calls a stop tothe fight and also by submission,coming from Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu.

Judges DecisionJudges Decision* Judges use the 10-Point system.*10 points must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine points or less must be awarded to the loser.•Evaluation depending on effective striking,•effective grappling, control of the fighting area and effective aggressiveness and defense.

* Judges use the 10-Point system.*10 points must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine points or less must be awarded to the loser.•Evaluation depending on effective striking,•effective grappling, control of the fighting area and effective aggressiveness and defense.

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