A full-contact combat sport that blends techniques from striking and grappling martial arts.
Core idea: Use any effective fighting style — standing or on the ground — to defeat an opponent.
Main techniques:
Striking from boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and karate (punches, kicks, elbows, knees).
Clinch & wrestling to control, take down, or neutralize opponents.
Ground fighting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling for control and finishes.
Philosophy: No single martial art is complete on its own — the most effective fighter adapts by combining the best tools from multiple disciplines.
Sport and culture: Practiced globally in promotions like the UFC, Bellator, and ONE Championship. Popular both for professional competition and for fitness/self-defense training.