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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, combining action-packed elements of boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and more into a dynamic and intense combat sport. Mixed martial arts is believed to have originated from the ancient Olympic Games in 648 BCE. In modern games of the sport, fighters compete in promotions like the UFC, Bellator, and ONE Championship, showing their skills in the octagon or ring. With its high-paced action, unpredictable knockouts, and technical mastery, MMA has captured a global audience, drawing millions of fans to arenas and streaming platforms. The main events bring more excitement with championship bouts. Every fight delivers raw action and strategy which makes MMA an electrifying spectacle.
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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano headline Netflix’s first-ever live MMA event on Saturday, May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The highly anticipated card, promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, also features Francis Ngannou, Nate Diaz, Mike Perry, and Junior dos Santos. Rousey returns to MMA for the first time since 2016, while Carano ends a 17-year retirement from the sport.

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Veteran fighter Aljamain Sterling, at 36, is proving age is just a number in his pursuit of a second UFC title. After a dominant bantamweight reign, he's making waves in featherweight, aiming to defeat rising star Youssef Zalal and inch closer to a championship shot. Sterling believes his recent performances solidify his elite status.

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