{"id":68350,"date":"2025-08-16T01:10:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T05:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/its-not-just-punches-what-many-people-dont-know-about-mixed-martial-arts\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T03:16:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T08:16:41","slug":"what-are-mixed-martial-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/what-are-mixed-martial-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s not just punches&#8230; what many people don&#8217;t know about Mixed Martial Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of the fastest growing combat sports in the world. With its combination of disciplines and explosive action, MMA has captured the attention of millions, including the Hispanic community in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>But what makes them so popular? At <a href=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QueOnnda.com<\/a> we explain everything you need to know about this exciting sport.<\/p>\n<h2><!--more--><\/h2>\n<h2>Mixed Martial Arts<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7472\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7472\" src=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AMM-3.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed Martial Arts\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>MMA is a combat discipline that combines techniques from different martial arts and contact sports.<\/p>\n<p>Among the most common disciplines in MMA are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boxing:<\/strong> For blows with the fists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:<\/strong> Focused on ground fighting and submissions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wrestling:<\/strong> Used for takedowns and control of the opponent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Muay Thai:<\/strong> Known as the &#8220;art of the eight limbs&#8221;, it includes strikes with elbows and knees.<\/p>\n<p>The goal in MMA is to defeat the opponent by knockout, submission or judges&#8217; decision.<\/p>\n<p>The fights take place in an octagon or cage, which adds a unique element to the show.<\/p>\n<h2>Why are they so popular?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7474\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7474\" src=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AMM-4.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed Martial Arts\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Hispanic community has embraced Mixed Martial Arts as a passion, especially due to the success of Latino fighters in major promotions such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcespanol.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UFC<\/a> (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and Bellator MMA.<\/p>\n<p>Figures such as:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brandon Moreno (Mexico):<\/strong> First Mexican UFC champion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amanda Nunes (Brazil):<\/strong> Considered one of the best fighters in the history of Mixed Martial Arts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yair Rodriguez (Mexico):<\/strong> Known for his exciting style and spectacular punches.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, MMA combines the intensity of boxing with the diversity of martial arts techniques, which resonates deeply with the cultural values of hard work and discipline that many Hispanics admire.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p style=\"color: #fd9737;\">Mixed Martial Arts have captured the attention of millions<\/p><cite>QueOnnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<h2>How to get started?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7476\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7476\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7476\" src=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AMM-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed Martial Arts\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If Mixed Martial Arts has caught your attention, getting started is easier than it sounds.<\/p>\n\n<p>Many academies offer classes in disciplines such as Jiu-Jitsu, boxing or Muay Thai, which are the basis for any MMA fighter.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you can practice the sport as a hobby to improve your physical condition, learn self-defense or just have fun.<\/p>\n<p>Mixed Martial Arts is not just a sport, it is a form of expression and an opportunity for athletes from different backgrounds to shine on the global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of the fastest growing combat sports in the world. 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