Definition of mixed martial arts
: a contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques including striking, kicking, and grappling
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In mid-June, former Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy is set to make his professional mixed martial arts debut against Brandon Syles as part of the UFC’s fighter-search show Dana White’s Contender Series.
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Over the past four years, CenturyLink Arena has helped feed a growing mixed martial arts fan base in Boise with the promotion of its Front Street Fights.
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The mixed martial arts center and fitness studio will relocate a restroom to free up more floor space, providing room for additional students.
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Poirier has been in the top promotion in mixed martial arts for eight years, scrapping his way through four fights of the night, earning two performances of the night and one submission of the night.
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Rousey is widely credited with bringing women’s mixed martial arts to the mainstream.
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To prep for fight scenes, Vikander learned to kick and punch like mixed martial arts athletes.
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Over the last four years, CenturyLink Arena has helped feed a growing mixed martial arts fanbase in Boise with the promotion of its Front Street Fights.
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Rousey, best known as a champion mixed martial arts fighter, faced off against Stephanie McMahon and her husband, Triple H, in front of a crowd of thousands at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
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First Known Use of mixed martial arts
1990
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