The Basic Rules of Mixed Martial Arts Fighting
While the competition rules of the various mixed martial arts organizations differ widely, some standard rules have been developed to help give the sport more consistency and to prevent competitors from sustaining serious injury. Previously, the popular public perception of mixed martial arts fighting was that it was "barbaric, anything goes fights to the death". The implementation of standardized rules was also done in an attempt to dispel the public's negative perception of the sport. Promotion and advertising is also easier when sponsors no longer feel that they are backing "street brawlers" but proper fighters instead.
