Mixed martial arts (MMA) combines fighting styles of diverse backgrounds from all over the planet. The best fighters know how to blend those styles together. This title introduces readers to popular fighting techniques, their histories, and how modern MMA fighters use them to their advantage inside the octagon. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, an infographic, a glossary, and an index.

Includes glossary, index and online resources (page 47). Abdo SportsZone.

Introduction -- Striking -- Wrestling -- Brazilian jiu-jitsu -- Muay Thai -- Glossary -- More information -- Online resources -- Index -- About the author.