Characteristics of Users of a Mixed-Martial-Arts Blog: A Case Study of Demographics and Usage Trends

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evan L. Frederick ◽  
Galen E. Clavio ◽  
Lauren M. Burch ◽  
Matthew H. Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts

Characteristics of Users of a Mixed- Martial-Arts Blog: A Case Study of Demographics and Usage Trends

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evan L. Frederick ◽  
Galen E. Clavio ◽  
Lauren M. Burch ◽  
Matthew H. Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Predominantly White ◽  
Martial Arts ◽  
Information Access ◽  
College Education ◽  
White Men ◽  
Information Gathering ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts ◽  
Evaluation Community ◽  
Community Information

For this case study, an Internet-based survey was posted on a popular mixed-martial- arts (MMA) blog to ascertain its users’ demographics and usage trends. Data analysis revealed that users were predominantly White men between the ages of 23 and 39, with some college education and an annual income of $40,000–59,999. An exploratory factor analysis revealed 6 dimensions of gratification: evaluation, community, information gathering, knowledge demonstration, argumentation, and diversion. The most salient motivation statements were related to the speed of information access, the depth of information and coverage, and the availability of information not typically found through traditional media outlets. Most users spent 1–5 hr/wk watching MMA programming and 1–10 hr/wk on MMA blogs, making 1–20 comments per week. Findings indicated that users used this particular blog for both interactive and information-gathering purposes.

scholarly journals Combat Sport Nutrition: A Pragmatic Case Study in an Elite Mixed Martial Arts Athlete

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Martial Arts ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Sports Nutrition ◽  
Energy Restriction ◽  
Sport Nutrition ◽  
Rapid Weight Loss ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts ◽  
Weight Category

Introduction: Mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes typically undergo energy restriction and severe dehydration to compete in a specific weight category: a process known as making weight. This can pose a health risk to athletes and has led to fatalities. Some risks can be mitigated with structured sports nutrition. Methods: This case study provides an overview of a 10-week sports nutrition intervention devised to support an elite male MMA athlete for a world lightweight title bout. Results: Over a 9-week period, body mass was reduced from 81.6 kg (baseline) to 75.4 kg (1-week pre-competition): total loss 6.2 kg (8.2%) equivalent to 0.68 kg.wk-1. In the final 5 days, body mass was reduced by a further 5.2 kg (7.4%), before regaining 5.8 kg (8.3%) and entering competition at 76 kg. There was no incidence of injury or illness throughout the training camp and the athlete reported positive feedback regarding health, wellbeing, and physical performance. Conclusions: The intervention demonstrates a pragmatic approach to making weight by allowing moderate rapid weight loss (RWL) and rapid weight gain under controlled conditions. In the absence of rule changes to prevent RWL, coaches and athletes can utilise sports nutrition strategies to minimise the risks associated with a traditional approach to making weight.

Mixed Martial Arts: Zwischen sportifiziertem Spektakel und spektakularisiertem Sport

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Staack
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts

Zusammenfassung Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) hat sich global und auch in Deutschland sukzessive zu einem sportkulturellen Mainstream-Phänomen entwickelt. Vorliegender Artikel untersucht die diskursiven und praktischen Logiken, nach denen sich das Feld des MMA organisiert. Der soziologische Blick auf MMA-Wettkämpfe zeigt, dass diese über körperlich relativ ungefährliche Performanzen eine Ästhetik körperlicher Gefährdung und darüber Vorstellungen von kämpferischer Authentizität herstellen. Basierend auf empirischem Material erweitert der Artikel den soziologischen Blick, indem er das MMA-Training untersucht. Auch hier finden, insbesondere in der Trainingspraxis des Sparrings, praktische Konstruktionen von Vorstellungen kämpferischer Authentizität statt. Einerseits erfolgt dies darüber, dass die Praxiskonfiguration des Sparrings die kontrollierte Herstellung eines Erlebnisses kämpferischer Unkontrolliertheit ermöglicht. Andererseits erfolgt es darüber, dass die Praxiskonfiguration die Trainierenden ihr Kampftraining in spezifischer Weise als kämpferisch besonders radikal und endgültig erleben lässt.

scholarly journals Incidence of pinna haematoma in mixed martial arts

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. S60
Author(s):  
E. Scott ◽  
A. Patel ◽  
S. Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Mixed Martial Arts
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