A combat sport (colloquially known as "MMA") in which fighters
incorporate several different types of
martial arts (and often use a hybrid of such styles), including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo, Wrestling, etc. One of the fastest growing sports in the world. Made very popular and brought into the mainstream largely due to UFC. UFC and MMA are the not the same thing; UFC is to MMA what the NFL is to football. Fights are
organized by promotions, the largest of which today are the UFC and Bellator.
"Mixed
martial arts fighters are incredible to watch."
"UFC is the most well-known organization to promote mixed
martial arts fights."
" Morgan and I are watching the Brandon v Rivers mixed martial arts fight at the bar tonight. You in?"
"There is a mixed martial arts championship this weekend at
Madison Square Garden - I can't wait!"