Mma

Pronunciation: /ˌɛmˌɛɪ/

Definitions of mma

noun Mixed Martial Arts (a combat sport that involves striking and grappling techniques from various disciplines)

Example Sentences

A1 I watch MMA fights on TV.

A2 She started training in MMA last year.

B1 MMA is a popular combat sport that combines different martial arts.

B2 The MMA fighter won the championship belt after a tough match.

C1 His dedication to MMA training paid off when he won the tournament.

C2 The MMA organization announced a new event featuring top fighters from around the world.

Examples of mma in a Sentence

formal Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows a variety of fighting techniques.

informal I love watching MMA fights on TV with my friends.

slang That MMA fighter is a beast in the octagon!

figurative In the business world, sometimes you have to use MMA tactics to compete and succeed.

Grammatical Forms of mma

• past tense: mmed
• plural: mmas
• comparative: morer
• superlative: most mma
• present tense: mma
• future tense: will mma
• perfect tense: have mmaed
• continuous tense: is mmaing
• singular: mma
• positive degree: mma
• infinitive: to mma
• gerund: mmaing
• participle: mmed

Origin and Evolution of mma

First Known Use: 1993 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'MMA' originated as an abbreviation for 'Mixed Martial Arts'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the combination of different martial arts disciplines in combat sports, 'MMA' has evolved to become a widely recognized term for a specific form of competitive fighting that allows a wide range of techniques and styles.