How Do MMA Fighters Cut Weight?

MMA is a competitive combat/fighting sport and strives for sportsmanship-like conduct doing its best to have compelling fighters that don’t cheat. Fighters are regularly drug tested to see if they’re using any performance-enhancing drugs like anabolic steroids, estrogen blockers, and stimulants to get an edge on the competition. We have a history of athletes that …

How to Get Into MMA

MMA – mixed martial arts – is a sport that has consistently grown in popularity over the past couple of decades. In fact, nearly half of the viewing audience for MMA fights is between the ages of 18 and 35, and those people are talking with other enthusiasts, making MMA the third most popular sport …

Lessons learned from IBJJF World Champion and Absolute MMA team member Lyndsie Hauck

2021 was a rewarding year for Absolute MMA team member Lyndsie Hauck. As a blue belt, Lyndsie won the IBJJF Boise Open, IBJJF Pan, IBJJF World Masters,  IBJJF International Masters, and IBJJF Worlds. This incredible accomplishment can be greatly attributed to Lyndsie’s work ethic and dedication to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Below are …

10 benefits of training Muay Thai

Muay Thai is one of the classes we offer here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. Created in Thailand, Muay Thai is recognized around the world for its effective striking techniques that use kicks, elbows, knees, clinch work, sweeps, and punches. This Martial Art can be used in both self-defense situations and organized competition. …