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'''Mixed Martial Arts''' is a relatively new sport designation which encompasses a more open form of fighting combat between two competitors than traditional sport forms. So while [[boxing]] allows stand up fighting with gloves, but not tackling, and while [[wrestling]] allows takedowns, but not hitting, mixed martial arts allows both. While there are some variations among different mixed martial arts organizations, most organizations have basic rules to avoid injury such as no biting or eye gouging. Generally speaking, mixed martial arts has developed rules similar to other sports which include:
'''Mixed Martial Arts''' is a relatively new sport designation which encompasses a more open form of fighting combat between two competitors than traditional sport forms. So while [[boxing]] allows stand up fighting with gloves, but not tackling, and while [[wrestling]] allows takedowns, but not striking, mixed martial arts allows both. While there are some variations among different mixed martial arts organizations, most organizations have basic rules to avoid injury such as no biting or eye gouging. Generally speaking, mixed martial arts has developed rules similar to other sports which include:
*weight classes
*weight classes
*rounds
*rounds
*referees
*referees
*safety equipment
Different skills required for mixed martial arts include:
Different skills required for mixed martial arts include:
There is some controversy over the possibility for injury in the sport and whether or not it should be sanctioned. Mixed martial arts enthusiasts will claim it is actually safer than boxing since it is possible for fights to end through submission without a need to knockout an opponent and that if a knockout comes, it usually happens quickly and therefore avoids the accumulated pounding and wear and tear on the head common in boxing. The debate is currently unresolved.
There is some controversy over the possibility for injury in the sport and whether or not it should be sanctioned. Mixed martial arts enthusiasts will claim it is actually safer than boxing since it is possible for fights to end through submission without a need to knockout an opponent and that if a knockout comes, it usually happens quickly and therefore avoids the accumulated pounding and wear and tear on the head common in boxing. The debate is currently unresolved.
Senator [[John McCain]] criticized the sport for its brutality, comparing it to "human cock fighting."
The sport is popular overseas, especially in [[Brazil]] and [[Japan]], and has been gaining notoriety in western nations as well. Recent pay per views in [[America]] for some of the more popular contests have had over one million purchases and are quickly approaching the numbers of boxing. Recent champions have been known to appear on radio and television talk shows as the sport becomes more common place across the nation. With the passage of time, the sport is gaining more of a following and more credibility.
The sport is popular overseas, especially in [[Brazil]] and [[Japan]], and has been gaining notoriety in western nations as well. Recent pay per views in [[America]] for some of the more popular contests have had over one million purchases and are quickly approaching the numbers of boxing. Recent champions have been known to appear on radio and television talk shows as the sport becomes more common place across the nation. With the passage of time, the sport is gaining more of a following and more credibility.