mixed martial arts
noun
: a contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques including striking, kicking, and grappling
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Peter Murray, the founding CEO of mixed martial arts organization Professional Fighters League, is joining the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) as chief executive officer, the league announced.
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Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Buskey, who previously competed as an amateur mixed martial arts fighter in local Cage Wars events according to the Times Union, has remained in custody since his arrest in April 2024.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
For the trajectory of the mixed martial arts juggernaut, the move to CBS’ streaming service, which has about 80 million subscribers, was about far more than eliminating pay-per-view costs and reaching a larger audience.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Its touchstones appeared to be recently booming phenomena including country music, TikTok tradwives, and mixed martial arts.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
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Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Buskey, who previously competed as an amateur mixed martial arts fighter in local Cage Wars events according to the Times Union, has remained in custody since his arrest in April 2024.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
For the trajectory of the mixed martial arts juggernaut, the move to CBS’ streaming service, which has about 80 million subscribers, was about far more than eliminating pay-per-view costs and reaching a larger audience.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Its touchstones appeared to be recently booming phenomena including country music, TikTok tradwives, and mixed martial arts.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Mixed martial arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed%20martial%20arts. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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