| What is mma? Mma stands for mixed martial arts. | | | | was born into the world of mma in the U.S. It takes |
| Mixed martial arts is the blending of two or more | | | | special kind of person to compete in this high |
| fighting systems. The most common styles combined | | | | demanding sport. Most of these famous fighters that |
| are striking and ground techniques. In the early days of | | | | you here of did not get there over night. Most of them |
| mma competitions in the U.S., The ground fighters had | | | | competed for a long time in smaller amateur |
| an advantage because most of the stand up fighters | | | | circuits.There are several components to mma. Striking. |
| were not prepared if the fight went to the ground. An | | | | This is where the fighter attempts to punch, kick, |
| interesting transformation took place. Stand up fighters | | | | elbow, or knee his opponent into a K.O., submission, or |
| began to train in submission fighting, ground fighters | | | | referee stoppage. Submission. |
| began to train in stand up, and a new breed of fighter | | | | |