In MMA, fights are competitions, in contrast to professional wrestling where the outcomes and moves performed are often scripted or predetermined.
The early 1990s saw the Ultimate Fighting Championship popularize the term "Mixed Martial Arts", for such a bout.
Competitors in MMA are generally skilled in many different styles, however, it is possible to be only proficient in one type of combat.
[2] Possibly the most successful crossover pro wrestler and MMA competitor is Brock Lesnar, who has won the world championships in both the WWE[3] and UFC.
[8] Below is a list of professional wrestlers to have appeared in an official Mixed Martial Arts match, and their career win–loss record.