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martial art

noun as in far eastern discipline or sport

noun as in combat technique

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And I like the people yelping “This is golf, not the UFC!” as if a mixed martial arts crowd would somehow be worse.

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Mixed martial arts is a style of full-contact fighting that combines techniques and styles from various sports, including wrestling, judo and jiu-jitsu — you get the picture.

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These may seem unexpected responses to a film that, right off the bat, showcases brutal, bloody mixed martial arts fighting.

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So too is the nation's hosting of major boxing, mixed martial arts and snooker events.

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Although she is initially seen as a schemer, her martial arts background comes in handy as she proves herself to be a reliable team player.

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