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MMA Coloring Pages
Welcome to our MMA coloring pages for kids to print and color.
Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, is a sport where fighters combine different martial arts like striking, grappling, and submissions. Today, MMA is a global sport with events like the UFC, but its roots go back thousands of years. Fighters can use punches, kicks, throws, and holds, making each match exciting and unpredictable.
Most of our coloring pages show a single fighter, so you can focus on their amazing moves, cool outfits, and training skills. A few pages show two fighters facing off so use your judgement when sharing with very young kids, but even then, you can keep the emphasis on technique and sportsmanship rather than fighting in anger.
The first mixed-style fights were seen in ancient Greece with pankration, a mix of boxing and wrestling. Fighters could punch, kick, or grapple to win. Similar mixed-fighting competitions existed in ancient Egypt, India, and China. These early contests were the start of combining different skills into one sport.
Fun fact: Pankration means “all powers” in Greek!
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The Styles That Shaped MMA
Wrestling is one of the oldest sports in the world, with many styles like Greco-Roman, freestyle, and collegiate wrestling. Wrestlers are experts at taking opponents to the ground and controlling them.
Fun fact: Many MMA champions start as wrestlers because controlling the fight is half the battle!
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Boxing focuses on punches, footwork, and defense. Fighters learn how to hit hard, take a hit and move quickly to avoid being hit themselves.
Fun fact: Boxing has been around for thousands of years and even appeared in the ancient Olympic Games!
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Known as the “Art of Eight Limbs,” Muay Thai uses fists, elbows, knees, and shins. Fighters often use clinches to control their opponents.
Fun fact: In Thailand, Muay Thai is called the national sport!
BJJ is all about submissions like chokes and joint locks. Even smaller fighters can use technique to overcome bigger opponents.
Fun fact: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on using leverage and technique instead of strength, which means even smaller fighters can defend themselves and control bigger opponents!
Judo focuses on throws, trips, and using an opponent’s strength against them. Many MMA fighters use Judo to take the fight to the ground.
Fun fact: “Judo” means “the gentle way,” even though its throws can be very powerful!
Karate emphasizes powerful punches, kicks, and blocks. Traditional styles like Shotokan focus on speed, precision, and discipline.
Fun fact: Jean-Claude Van Damme trained in Shotokan Karate before becoming a famous action star!
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Taekwondo is a Korean martial art famous for high, spinning, and jumping kicks. Flexibility and speed are key.
Fun fact: Taekwondo became an Olympic sport in 2000!
Sambo comes from the Soviet Union and mixes wrestling and judo with leg locks and throws. It’s known for fast and clever techniques.
Fun fact: “Sambo” stands for “self-defense without weapons” in Russian!
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that looks like dancing! Fighters use spins, flips, and kicks in flowing, acrobatic movements. While not a core MMA style, some fighters use Capoeira-inspired moves to show off their skill and wow the crowd.
Fun fact: Capoeira was created in Brazil as a way to practice self-defense while celebrating culture ... and it always looks amazing in the ring!
Modern MMA & UFC History
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) started in 1993 in the United States. The first event brought together fighters from different martial arts to see which style worked best in a real fight. This was the beginning of modern mixed martial arts.
Fun fact: Fun fact: UFC 1 was a tournament-style event where fighters competed multiple times in one night!
At UFC 1, Royce Gracie, a small fighter with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, surprised everyone by defeating much larger opponents. His victories showed how technique and strategy could beat size and strength.
Fun fact: Royce only weighed about 175 pounds, but he beat fighters over 200 pounds!
Early MMA had very few rules, but over time regulations were added to protect fighters. Weight classes, gloves, and time limits made the sport safer and fairer while keeping it exciting.
Fun fact: Modern MMA matches are usually 3 rounds, and championship fights are 5 rounds!
As MMA grew, male fighters became stars worldwide. Champions like Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Anderson Silva show a mix of styles and incredible skill.
Fun fact: Conor McGregor was the first fighter in UFC history to hold two titles at the same time!
Women have also made a huge impact in MMA. Champions like Ronda Rousey, Amanda Nunes, Cris Cyborg, and Valentina Shevchenko helped bring women’s MMA into the spotlight and inspired a new generation of athletes.
Fun fact: Ronda Rousey was the first female fighter to headline a UFC event!
MMA is now a global sport, with promotions like UFC, Bellator, and ONE Championship. Fighters combine multiple martial arts to create well-rounded, strategic, and exciting matches for fans everywhere.
Fun fact: MMA is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world!
