MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is a combat sport that combines different martial arts such as judo, karate, boxing, wrestling, etc. The history of MMA dates back to the 1970s, when the first fight of its kind took place in Brazil
.MMA became increasingly popular in the 90s, when it landed in the United States. In this new discipline, wrestlers could use different combat techniques and were not subject to restrictions as in traditional martial arts
.In 1993, MMA had a great boost with the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the most important MMA event in the world. The UFC has popularized MMA around the world and has helped make it one of today's most watched combat sports
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MMA: technique, tactics and fighting psychology
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Today, MMA is practiced professionally and amateurs around the world and encompasses different weight categories. MMA fighters must be well versed in different combat techniques and follow an intense training program to maintain their fitness and improve their performance
.MMA is regulated by several federations internationally, such as the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and the Mixed Martial Arts International Confederation (MMAC). These federations establish the rules of the discipline and organize worldwide MMA fights and tournaments
.In addition, MMA is a sport that requires a lot of dedication and commitment, as MMA fighters must follow an intense training program to maintain their physical shape and improve their performance.
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