Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mma

Noun

/ˈɛmɛˈeɪ/

Definition

Mixed Martial Arts, a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills from a mixture of other combat sports to be used in competition.

Examples

Many athletes train diligently to compete at the highest level in MMA.
The rise of MMA has made it one of the most popular sports worldwide.
She earned her black belt in jiu-jitsu, which enhanced her skills in MMA competitions.

Meaning

MMA is a combat sport that combines techniques from various martial arts disciplines such as boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, and more.