The Use of Performance Tests for the Physiological Monitoring of Training in Combat Sports: A Case Study of a World Ranked Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

The Use of Performance Tests for the Physiological Monitoring of Training in Combat Sports: A Case Study of a World Ranked Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

The sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full contact sport that has had a rapid rise in popularity and participation in recent years. Although initial attempts were made to ban MMA competitions by the medical community and politicians, changes in rules and increased fighter safety and an increased acceptance of this style of combat sport  has seen its popularity outstrip more conventional combat sports such as pro wrestling and boxing. Participation in martial arts is seen as an important form of exercise providing individuals with physical well-being as well as a sense of psychological well-being.