Mixed martial arts MMA sometimes referred to as cage fighting , [1] is a full-contact combat sport based on striking , grappling and ground fighting , incorporating techniques from various combat sports and martial arts from around the world. During the early 20th century, various interstylistic contests took place throughout Japan and in the countries of the Four Asian Tigers. In Brazil , there was the sport of Vale Tudo , in which fighters from various styles fought with little to no rules. The Gracie family was known to promote Vale Tudo matches as a way to promote their own Brazilian jiu-jitsu style. In the West, the concept of combining elements of multiple martial arts was popularized by Bruce Lee 's Jeet Kune Do during the late s to early s. Antonio Inoki bout, fought between boxer Muhammad Ali and wrestler Antonio Inoki in Japan, where it later inspired the foundation of Pancrase in and Pride Fighting Championships in In , CV Productions, Inc.

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