Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a dynamic and exhilarating combat sport that combines various martial arts disciplines into a single, intense competition. Fighters in MMA showcase their skills and techniques from a wide range of martial arts, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and judo. The sport emphasizes versatility and adaptability, as fighters must be proficient in both striking and grappling to succeed. MMA matches take place inside a caged or roped octagon, where fighters utilize a blend of punches, kicks, elbows, knees, takedowns, and submissions to defeat their opponents.
MMA has seen a surge in popularity over the years, thanks in large part to the success of various leading promotions. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is undoubtedly the most prominent and influential MMA organization globally. Other popular MMA promotions include ONE FC, Bellator, PFL, and Invicta FC.
UFC Results
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill
May 20, 2023
Main Card
| Weight Class | Fight | Method | Round | Time | Result |
| Women's Strawweight | Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | Mackenzie Dern def. Angela Hill |
| Middleweight | Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Anthony Hernandez | TKO (elbows and punches) | 3 | 1:01 | Anthony Hernandez def. Edmen Shahbazyan |
| Catchweight (120 lb) | Emily Ducote vs. Lupita Godinez | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Lupita Godinez def. Emily Ducote |
| Welterweight | André Fialho vs. Joaquin Buckley | TKO (head kick) | 2 | 4:15 | Joaquin Buckley def. André Fialho |
| Lightweight | Carlos Diego Ferreira vs. Michael Johnson | KO (punch) | 2 | 1:50 | Carlos Diego Ferreira def. Michael Johnson |
Preliminary Card
| Weight Class | Fight | Method | Round | Time | Result |
| Lightweight | Viacheslav Borschev vs. Hayisaer Maheshate | TKO (punches) | 2 | 2:37 | Viacheslav Borschev def. Hayisaer Maheshate |
| Catchweight (117.5 lb) | Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Vanessa Demopoulos | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Karolina Kowalkiewicz def. Vanessa Demopoulos |
| Catchweight (172.5 lb) | Gilbert Urbina vs. Orion Cosce | TKO (front kick and knees) | 2 | 2:55 | Gilbert Urbina def. Orion Cosce |
| Heavyweight | Rodrigo Nascimento vs. Ilir Latifi | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | Rodrigo Nascimento def. Ilir Latifi |
| Lightweight | Chase Hooper vs. Nick Fiore | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Chase Hooper def. Nick Fiore |
| Women's Flyweight | Natália Silva vs. Victoria Leonardo | TKO (punches and head kick) | 1 | 2:58 | Natália Silva vs. Victoria Leonardo |
| Welterweight | Themba Gorimbo vs. Takashi Sato | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Themba Gorimbo def. Takashi Sato |
ONE FC Results
ONE Friday Fights 17
May 19, 2023
Fight Card
| Weight Class | Result | Method | Round | Time |
| Catchweight (132 lbs) Muay Thai | Kongthoranee Sor.Sommai def. ET Tded99 | Decision (majority) | 3 | 3:00 |
| Flyweight Muay Thai | Yodduangjai Sor.Jor.Montree def. Dentungtong Singha Mawynn | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| W.Atomweight Muay Thai | Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom def. Inès Pilutti | TKO (punches) | 1 | 2:50 |
| Catchweight (139 lbs) Muay Thai | Paruehatnoi TBM Gym def. Sonrak Sit Por.Jor.Wor. | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| Catchweight (133 lbs) Muay Thai | Samurai Seeopal def. Petkuntung Yaicheyseafood | KO (punch) | 1 | 1:34 |
| Flyweight Muay Thai | Sulaiman Looksuan def. Petake Sor.Thepparat | TKO (punches) | 2 | 0:20 |
| Catchweight (147 lbs) Muay Thai | Yodphupa Wimanair def. Andrey Khromov | KO (punches) | 2 | 1:30 |
| Strawweight Kickboxing | Huo Xiaolong def. Ali Serik | KO (body kick) | 1 | 1:04 |
| Catchweight (140 lbs) Muay Thai | Numpangna Eaglemuaythai def. Ali-Khan Ergeshov | TKO (leg kicks) | 3 | 1:23 |
| Flyweight Kickboxing | Temirlan Bekmurzaev def. Lương Thành Phúc | TKO (body kick) | 2 | 2:25 |
| Middleweight | Magomedmurad Khasaev def. Arash Mardani | KO (head kick) | 1 | 4:25 |
| Flyweight | Moris Boleyan def. Felipe Silva | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 4:25 |
PFL Results
PFL 3
April 14, 2023
Main Card
| Weight Class | Result | Method | Round | Time |
| Lightweight | Natan Schulte def. Stevie Ray | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lightweight | Olivier Aubin-Mercier def. Shane Burgos | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lightweight | Clay Collard def. Yamato Nishikawa | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Heavyweight | Denis Goltsov def. Cezar Ferreira | KO (punches) | 1 | 2:07 |
| Welterweight | Carlos Leal def. David Zawada | TKO (punches) | 1 | 2:25 |
| Welterweight | Magomed Umalatov def. Dilano Taylor | KO (punches) | 1 | 1:31 |
Postliminary Card
| Weight Class | Result | Method | Round | Time |
| Welterweight | Sadibou Sy def. Jarrah Al-Silawi | TKO (knee to the body and punches) | 2 | 1:14 |
| Welterweight | Magomed Magomedkerimov def. Ben Egli | TKO (head kick) | 1 | 1:03 |
| Lightweight | Raush Manfio def. Alexander Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Welterweight | Nayib Lopez def. Shane Mitchell | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lightweight | Bruno Miranda def. Ahmed Amir | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Welterweight | Zach Juusola def. Brandon Jenkins | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
Bellator Results
Bellator 296
May 12, 2023
Main Card
| Weight Class | Result | Method | Round | Time |
| Middleweight | Fabian Edwards def. Gegard Mousasi | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
| Lightweight | Brent Primus def. Mansour Barnaoui | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
| Middleweight | Douglas Lima def. Costello Van Steenis | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lightweight | Thibault Gouti def. Kane Mousah | KO (punch) | 2 | 3:58 |
Preliminary Card
| Weight Class | Result | Method | Round | Time |
| Women's Flyweight | Denise Kielholtz def. Paula Cristina | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Welterweight | Luca Poclit def. Oliver Enkamp | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lightweight | Saul Rogers vs. Davy Gallon | No Contest (overturned) | 1 | 2:12 |
| Featherweight | Yves Landu def. Piotr Niedzielski | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Catchweight (141 lb) | Sarvarjon Khamidov def. Kevin Petshi | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 3 | 1:33 |
| Lightweight | Tim Wilde def. Chris Gonzalez | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Featherweight | Fabacary Diatta def. Keir Harvie | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Catchweight (150 lb) | Asaël Adjoudj def. Georges Sasu | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Welterweight | Romain Debienne def. Bourama Camara | KO (punches) | 2 | 1:04 |
| Light Heavyweight | José Augusto def. Simon Biyong | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
BKFC Results
BKFC 42
May 12, 2023
Main Card
| Result | Method | Round | Time |
| Tony Soto def. Tyler Goodjohn | Decision | 5 | 2:00 |
| Doug Coltrane def. Blake LaCaze | KO | 2 | 0:34 |
| Keith Richardson def. Cody Jenkins | KO | 1 | 1:41 |
| Sydney Smith def. Andy Nguyen | Decision | 5 | 2:00 |
| Brandon Allen def. Trevor Loken | KO | 1 | 1:29 |
| Brandon Bushaw vs. Rick Caruso | No Contest | 2 | N/A |
| Dustin Pague def. Wade Johnson | TKO | 2 | 1:32 |
| Trukon Carson def. LJ Hermreck | TKO | 1 | 1:16 |
| Cole Ferrell def. Cody Schieve | TKO | 2 | 0:44 |
Preliminary Card
| Result | Method | Round | Time |
| Jonathan Miller def. Dustin Long | TKO | 2 | 2:00 |
| Ace Samples def. Glendel Futrell | TKO | 3 | 2:00 |
| John Barnard def. Josh Marer | TKO | 1 | 2:00 |
Invicta FC Results
Invicta 53
May 3, 2023
Fight Card
| Weight Class | Result | Method | Round | Time |
| Atomweight | Rayanne dos Santos def. Jillian DeCoursey(c) | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
| Bantamweight | Olga Rubin def. Claire Guthrie | Submission (buggy choke) | 2 | 4:23 |
| Strawweight | Jéssica Delboni def. Danielle Taylor | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Atomweight | Monique Adriane def. Nicole Gerardo | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Flyweight | Elise Pone def. Liana Pirosin | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Atomweight | Elisandra Ferreira def. Flor Hernandez | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Flyweight | Ky Bennett def. Kendal Holowell | TKO (punches) | 2 | 4:04 |
Last Updated On May 29, 2023
FAQs
Q. What is MMA?
A. MMA, or Mixed Martial Arts, is a full-contact combat sport that incorporates various striking and grappling techniques from different martial arts disciplines.
A. MMA, or Mixed Martial Arts, is a full-contact combat sport that incorporates various striking and grappling techniques from different martial arts disciplines.
Q. What are the different weight classes in MMA?
A. MMA typically follows a weight-class system, which includes divisions such as flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight.
A. MMA typically follows a weight-class system, which includes divisions such as flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight.
Q. How are MMA fights scored?
A. MMA fights are typically scored based on effective striking, grappling, aggression, and octagon control. Judges assign scores for each round, and the fighter with the higher score at the end of the match wins
A. MMA fights are typically scored based on effective striking, grappling, aggression, and octagon control. Judges assign scores for each round, and the fighter with the higher score at the end of the match wins
Q: Who are some of the greatest MMA fighters of all time?
A: There are numerous legendary MMA fighters, but some widely recognized names include Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Demetrious Johnson, Conor McGregor, Amanda Nunes, and Ronda Rousey, among others.
A: There are numerous legendary MMA fighters, but some widely recognized names include Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Demetrious Johnson, Conor McGregor, Amanda Nunes, and Ronda Rousey, among others.
