
Mixed Martial Arts Fast Facts
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport using fighting techniques (striking, grappling) from combat sports including Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Freestyle & Greco-Roman Wrestling, TaeKwonDo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Kickboxing.
The most popular MMA leagues are UFC, Bellator, and PFL.
UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest MMA league. Championship fights and main event fights are five, five-minute rounds. Non-main event fights are three, five-minute rounds. UFC has eight men’s weight classes and four women’s weight classes.
Bellator
Bellator MMA is the second largest MMA league. Non-title fights are three, three-minute rounds. Extra sudden victory round for draws. Title fights are five, three-minute rounds. Bellator has eight weight classes for men and four weight classes for women.