10 Interesting Fact About The history of mixed martial arts
10 Interesting Fact About The history of mixed martial arts
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) was first introduced in the United States in 1993 through the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event.
Previously, MMA was known in several countries such as Brazil with the name Vale Tudo and Japan under the name Shoodoto.
Initially, UFC was only followed by fighters who had different martial backgrounds such as boxing, karate, and wrestling.
However, over time, MMA athletes increasingly master various martial arts techniques and become more versatile.
In 2001, the Nevada Athletic Commission issued regulations to arrange MMA matches and require fighters to wear gloves, avoid dangerous techniques, and protect the health of athletes.
In 2005, UFC managed to attract the attention of television and encourage the growth of MMA's popularity in the United States.
In 2016, UFC was acquired by WME-IMG media companies at a price of 4 billion US dollars.
Some world famous MMA fighters include Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones, and Amanda Nunes.
Although MMA is often criticized because of high levels of violence, this sport is also considered a place to show different martial arts skills.
At present, UFC and other MMA organizations hold matches around the world and become one of the most popular sports in the modern era.
