Knowing The Differences Between MMA And UFC, As Well As Fighting Rules In Mixed Self-Defense

Illustration of the differences between MMA and UFC (Unsplash/Derrick calm)

YOGYAKARTA - Mixed Martial Arst (MMA) is becoming a favorite spectacle for Indonesian people who love martial arts. MMA is quite popular because it is in the form of mixed martial arts or may use various techniques. This match is also often called the UFC. There are still many people who do not know the difference between MMA and UFC.

MMA matches that the Indonesian people have been waiting for are not only international matches, but also domestic MMA. The MMA competition in Indonesia was held under the name One Pride MMA which was created by TvOne's collaboration with the Indonesian Self-Defense Committee. One Pride MMA, which was released in 2016, received a good response from the public.

The international MMA match is also an exciting spectacle that is eagerly awaited. Especially if those who compete are well-known fighters. The phenomenal MMA match that will be held in the near future is UFC 280. The match that will take place on October 22 brings together Muhammad Mokaev against Canadian fighter Malcolm Gordon.

Many people still think that MMA and UFC are the same martial arts fights. Both are actually still in the same scope in terms of mixed martial arts matches, but both are different namings.

MMA is the match, namely a mixed martial arts battle. Meanwhile, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an organization or promoter that organizes MMA competitions.

It's actually natural that many people are often wrong in using the names MMA and UFC. What is certain is that both are still in one scope of mixed martial arts matches. There are many MMA organizations other than UFC, such as ONE Championship, Bellator, Invicta, PFL, and so on.

UFC is an American MMA promoter or organizer whose base is in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC can be called the largest MMA organizing organization in the world. The UFC is managed by Endeavor Group Holdings with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Siver Lake Partners, and MSD Capital.

UFC matches are held around the world. The first UFC event was held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Colorado in 1993. This martial arts competition may use various techniques, such as Wrestling, Boxing, Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-jitsu Brasil, Karate, Wrest, and Judo.

UFC fighters may use various combinations of martial arts techniques. That's why this competition is called mixed martial arts. Even so, there are regulations set in MMA martial arts. Here are some rules in the UFC MMA.

That is the difference between MMA and UFC which is still misunderstood by many people. Even though it includes mixed martial arts, MMA still has a number of regulations that must be obeyed by fighters.

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