mixed martial arts
noun
: a contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques including striking, kicking, and grappling
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Rousey became the most famous woman in the history of mixed martial arts, won and lost the UFC bantamweight title, retired, joined the WWE, retired again.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
These people point to the rising popularity of mixed martial arts and fighting entertainment leagues like UFC and professional wrestling, which operate under one governing body, as an opportunity for boxing to reestablish itself in the combat sports landscape.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
Professional Fighters League is making its return to Southern California, with San Diego the site of a pro mixed martial arts event for the first time in nearly two years.
—Brian Martin, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
On July 2 of this year, the president confirmed plans to host a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House grounds as part of his yearlong celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
These people point to the rising popularity of mixed martial arts and fighting entertainment leagues like UFC and professional wrestling, which operate under one governing body, as an opportunity for boxing to reestablish itself in the combat sports landscape.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
Professional Fighters League is making its return to Southern California, with San Diego the site of a pro mixed martial arts event for the first time in nearly two years.
—Brian Martin, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
On July 2 of this year, the president confirmed plans to host a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House grounds as part of his yearlong celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Mixed martial arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20martial%20arts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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