Despite the long-standing public perception of the sport as no-holds-barred human cockfighting, MMA has evolved from its arguably barbaric beginnings into a heavily regulated sport. Thankfully, the public view of MMA has made great strides as the sport's popularity has grown.
In order to gain acceptance, several rule changes were made to ensure fighter safety. Eventually, the Unified Ruled of Mixed Martial Arts were created. These common rules have allowed the sport to be sanctioned in nearly every state in the country.
Still, new viewers of MMA events still often need explanations of what is legal or illegal. So for you new fans who are still trying to learn more about the rules of the sport, here are a few actions that are illegal in MMA. If you have any questions, or would like to know about more rules not discussed in this article, feel free to comment below.
