The Rise of MMA: How It Became a Global Phenomenon
Mixed martial arts began as a question: which fighting style works best? Early events pitted boxers, wrestlers, judoka and kickboxers against each other with very few rules.
From spectacle to sport
As the sport matured, athletes started cross-training in striking, wrestling and jiu-jitsu. Weight classes, time limits, rounds, gloves and a unified set of rules made the sport safer and easier for new fans to follow.
A global audience
Today MMA is trained and watched in nearly every country. Gyms that once taught a single art now run dedicated MMA classes, and demand for quality training gear — shorts, gloves, rash guards and uniforms — keeps growing.
Gear that keeps up
Fighters need equipment that is durable, flexible and comfortable through hard training. Ace Sports supplies MMA shorts, gloves and martial arts uniforms made to those standards.