mixed martial arts

noun

: a contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques including striking, kicking, and grappling

Examples of mixed martial arts in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anthony Hernandez toils in the brutish profession that is a mixed martial arts fighter, no wimps allowed. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Four men, including Sayers’ wrestling coach at Denver’s East High School and Cody Sudmeier, a former mixed martial arts fighter who trained with Sayers, spoke on his behalf. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 July 2026

The new global mixed martial arts league led by Scott Coker announced that Steve Bornstein has joined its advisory board as the promotion continues to build toward its 2027 debut. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

Wagner suspects there are ties to the Active Club network, whose adult male members bond over white nationalist ideologies through workout sessions and mixed martial arts and have been associated with Patriot Front. — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mixed martial arts

• cartes
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• hearts
• marts
• partes
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• smarts
• starts