mixed martial arts
noun
: a contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques including striking, kicking, and grappling
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Professional Fighters League is making its return to Southern California, with San Diego the site of a pro mixed martial arts event for the first time in nearly two years.
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Brian Martin, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
On July 2 of this year, the president confirmed plans to host a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House grounds as part of his yearlong celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
He’s trained in tae kwon do and mixed martial arts.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Buskey previously competed as an amateur mixed martial arts fighter in local Cage Wars events, the Times Union reported.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
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Brian Martin, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
On July 2 of this year, the president confirmed plans to host a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House grounds as part of his yearlong celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
He’s trained in tae kwon do and mixed martial arts.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Buskey previously competed as an amateur mixed martial arts fighter in local Cage Wars events, the Times Union reported.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Mixed martial arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20martial%20arts. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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