mixed martial arts
noun
: a contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques including striking, kicking, and grappling
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Volkov is a veteran of 49 professional mixed martial arts bouts and 17 in the UFC.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Zuckerberg has been practicing mixed martial arts in recent years and has attended several UFC events, underscoring his enthusiasm for the combat sport.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
She’s also done mixed martial arts, winning two matches and losing one.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
The mixed martial arts league follows a regular season format, playoffs, and a championship — similar to the major sports.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Zuckerberg has been practicing mixed martial arts in recent years and has attended several UFC events, underscoring his enthusiasm for the combat sport.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
She’s also done mixed martial arts, winning two matches and losing one.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
The mixed martial arts league follows a regular season format, playoffs, and a championship — similar to the major sports.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Mixed martial arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20martial%20arts. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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