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MMA is a blend of different martial art styles to create a comprehensive martial art that is governed by its own rules. The early days of mixed martial arts were the first time in modern human history that fighters from different martial arts styles could compete with one another. It gave the world a chance to finally answer the question of “which martial art is the best?”
The answer to that question is “none,” if you’re wondering. Each martial art has its pros and cons. How competent a fighter is at their particular style has more to do with their ability to defeat an opponent than the specific style they train in.
The early days of mixed martial arts were dominated by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters like Royce Gracie, who took their opponents down and submitted them. Royce won the first, second, and fourth UFC tournaments, immortalizing himself in MMA history.
Back then, there weren’t many rules either. Almost everything was allowed. The unified MMA rules were eventually developed as mixed martial arts looked for mainstream acceptance. These rules turned MMA into the global sport it is today.
The success of BJJ fighters dwindled as MMA fighters grew and more fighters started training in it. The wrestlers had their era, with fighters like Kazushi Sakuraba leading the way. Then came the age of strikers, with fighters like Anderson Silva and Chuck Liddell dominating their respective divisions for years.
As the sport of mixed martial arts grew, so did the combat style. Trainers eventually realized teaching different aspects of fighting under one roof was more efficient for their students. The first generations of MMA fighters had to train BJJ at one gym and striking somewhere else.
Nowadays, MMA gyms are as popular as any other martial art as many people look to learn a martial art that prepares them for the different aspects of fighting. Mixed martial arts is closer to a real fight than any other martial art, making it the ideal martial art for self-defense.
Mixed martial arts allows you to punch, kick, elbow, knee, slam, clinch, grapple, and submit opponents. The average MMA fighter understands the fundamentals of BJJ, Muay Thai, wrestling, and boxing.
Some of the ways to emerge victorious during a mixed martial arts contest include:
- Submission: An MMA fighter submits their opponent when they perform a grappling technique (typically a joint lock or choke) that forces their opponent to submit by tapping their hand or foot against their opponent or ground. Fighters can also submit verbally. A fighter is awarded a technical submission when a grappling technique forces their opponent to lose consciousness or leaves them unable to continue to fight.
- KO/TKO: A knockout occurs when a strike leaves an opponent unconscious, while a technical knockout is declared if a strike leaves an opponent vulnerable, forcing the referee to stop the fight.
- Decision: Under the unified rules, a regular MMA fight consists of three five-minute rounds, and championship fights involve five five-minute rounds. These bouts are judged by three judges using a 10-point scoring system. Each round is judged individually, and the judges tally up the scores at the end of the fight if neither fighter fails to finish their opponent. A unanimous decision is awarded if all three judges score the fight for the same fighter, while a split decision is declared if a judge scores the fight in favor of the losing fighter. A draw is declared if the scorecards are even at the end of the fight.
- Disqualification: A fighter can be disqualified from a mixed martial arts contest if they intentionally break the rule by throwing an illegal strike. A fighter can also be disqualified for repeatedly committing fouls that are deemed unintentional.
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