MMA
MMA has 2 meanings
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts, or MMA, is a sport in which two combatants fight each other using a variety of punching, kicking, and grappling moves. While various forms of MMA have been around for decades, the term was first coined in 1993, by a TV critic reviewing the first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
The UFC went on to become the world's premier MMA league. It currently hosts hundreds of MMA events each year. So, when people are discussing MMA, they're likely referring to events being run and promoted by the UFC. (On rare occasions, people may instead be referring to other MMA events or "learn MMA" classes.)
Example
Did you see the MMA finals last weekend? The guy held his title, but barely
I can't watch that stuff. It's too brutal for me
Related Slang
oomf | Great strain |
whomp | Low hitting sound |
Catch these hands | Get punched |
CNRHKYITF | Chuck Norris roundhouse kick you in the face |
combo | Combination |
ship | Championship |
WWE | World Wrestling Entertainment |
AEW | All Elite Wrestling |
Someone you're linking up with IRL may use MMA to mean "meet me at." You're most likely to receive this version of MMA as part of a chat or text message, sent by a friend or family member you're planning to see later.
For example, if you and your friend Todd are planning to see a movie, Todd may text you "Want 2 MMA my place, n we can drive over 2gether?" This means Todd wants to meet up at his house, so you can carpool to the movie.