MMA stands for 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 and martial arts. Competitors use a combination of striking and grappling techniques while standing and on the ground. MMA encompasses disciplines such as boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, karate, and judo. Fighters compete in a cage or an octagonal ring, and bouts are typically sanctioned by athletic commissions that establish rules and safety regulations. MMA has gained widespread popularity and professional organizations, particularly the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which have helped elevate the profile of the sport globally.
The UFC Heavyweight bout features Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik on February 1, 2025, in Riyadh. Pavlovich, once a dominant knockout artist, seeks redemption after recent losses. Rozenstruik, at 36,…