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One of the first Americans to practice what we now call "MMA" was actually Theodore Roosevelt.
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MMA has been linked to the ancient Greek sport of "pankration."
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Fighters have to be well versed in wrestling, boxing, judo, and countless other fighting techniques to be successful in the ring.
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The number of professional women MMA fighters is growing bigger every day.
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Weigh-ins can be just as entertaining as the main event.
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Some fighters will work out in an elevation training mask.
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UFC, the world’s premiere MMA organization, is owned by Zuffa, a sports promotion company, that has helped the UFC with its widespread success.
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Some fighters use hyperbaric chambers to heal faster.
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Cat Zingano is the first mother to ever compete in UFC.
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Initially, most people thought women's MMA wouldn't attract enough viewers.
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