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Mixed martial arts. A hybrid of full contact striking and grappling styles (muay thai, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, etc...)

In North America, the most popular promoter of this sport is the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). In Japan, it is called Pride FC.
I was channel surfing and I came across some MMA. I love to watch a fight.
MMA by Bullshido_Warrior November 19, 2004
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My friend Dave is taking MMA so he can kick the fuck out of the fucker who owns urban dictionary.
MMA by Donald Cowboy Cerrone October 11, 2017
Mixed Martial Arts. A sporting event in which all martial arts styles are welcome to compete.
MMA by Gabe Fauber April 28, 2005
Let's watch the fight. There is going to be some serious MMA!
MMA by Not Funnay January 12, 2011
Acronym for Mixed Martial Arts. 1. This is what you get when you take various martial arts styles, including combat sports such as boxing and wrestling, and apply them to a full-contact limited rules fighting contest. Presently, the two most popular martial arts to mix are Muay Thai (stand-up techniques) and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (ground-techniques). MMA is showcased most prominently in the Ultimate Fighting Championships (U.S.A), and in Pride Fighting Championships (Japan); 2. Modern hybrid martial arts style developed for finishing opponents in a real fight situation; 3. The most baddest 'n the most hardcore fighting shit ever.
Don't fuck with him, he trains in MMA!
mma by bruce leet June 3, 2005
Acronym for Mixed Martial Arts. For Example, learning Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu (brazilian or not) is a good combination. Muay Thai is good for fighting on your feet, while in Jiu-Jitsu it is perferable to fight on the floor. You can combine as many as you like and adapt them to your personal fighting style.
He prefers to study many martial arts so he can compete in MMA tournament.
MMA by BWA(Beaner Wit Attitude) September 22, 2005