Mixed Martial Arts was born on Nov 12, 1993. it was a successful effort to determine what martial arts was most effective in one on one unarmed combat. Since then a universal body of knowledge has developed that all successful fighters possess. However, many fighters still retain a distinctive style of play based on their original art – think Stephen Thompson vs. Ben Askren.
The wildest style vs. style fight of the new year is happening on March 28, as Marcus Almeida makes his MMA debut vs. 1-0 Oumar Kane. PRIDE FC often fixated on freakshow fights featuring athletes with remarkably different bodies. This is a style vs. style freakshow, and it’s awesome. They say the rules and the uniforms may change, but it’s all wrestling. The rules and uniforms these two grew up with are really different though, adding a wild element to the fight.