What MMA Means?

mixed martial arts
Definition of mixed martial arts : a contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques including striking, kicking, and grappling.

Is UFC MMA or boxing?

UFC, which stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship, is a promotion (organization) that promotes MMA fights. Saying that the UFC and MMA are the same things is like saying the same for NBA and basketball. NBA is just a league where basketball teams compete, and basketball itself is a sport.

How is MMA different from boxing?

The biggest difference between the two sports is what’s allowed and what isn’t. In boxing, you can only use punches and you can only hit above the belt. In MMA, almost anything is fair game. It’s not just punches and kicks either, MMA skills like wrestling and jiu-jitsu can overwhelm a boxer.

Is UFC different than MMA?

Mixed martial arts, or MMA, is the sport while UFC is an institution that organizes MMA fights. So, for example, the NBA would be similar to the UFC while MMA would be similar to the game of basketball. Anyone can train in MMA or play basketball, but few people can fight in the UFC or compete in the NBA.

Is Kung Fu allowed in UFC?

Using Kung Fu in UFC is allowed to some extent, as with any other martial art you can think of. Some techniques aren’t allowed that exist in some forms of Kung Fu, such as eye pokes, groin shots, or elbows to the back of the head. Therefore, you can use only some elements under the MMA rules used in the UFC.

How do you get into MMA?

To get into MMA, you’ll need a reputable MMA gym to learn a solid base of the key martial arts such as Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as a coach willing to train and corner your fight. Your coach will likely find you the fight, too.

Should I do boxing or MMA?

Although training at an MMA gym is more ideal if you have dreams of becoming an MMA fighter, boxing is still a very useful skillset that can be used in MMA. Boxing is a great skillset to learn because it teaches fighters head movement and proper footwork technique.

Which is bigger boxing or UFC?

With boxing being the most popular combat sport for decades, is UFC more popular than boxing? MMA (UFC) is still not more popular than boxing. Out of the top 50 PPV sales ever, boxing holds 25 spots, while UFC only has 15. However, boxing viewership rates have been stagnant, opposed to the rising numbers in UFC.

What moves are illegal in UFC?

#5 Groin strikes, hair-pulling, eye-pokes, biting, spitting and fish-hooking are illegal in the UFC. Attacking an opponent’s groin area, pulling their hair, landing intentional eye-pokes or downright trying to gouge their eyes out, biting, and/or spitting at one’s opponent are all illegal moves in the UFC.