UFC Legend where it all begins , Dallas Forth Worth Metroplex premier mma training & fitness center
Message From Owner and Head Instructor
We are the official training camp of UFC Legend 1,2, & 6 Patrick " The HeadHunter " Smith. Smith participated the first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event (see UFC 1) which was an eight-man single-elimination tournament with very few rules, awarding $50,000 to the winner.
Smith's performance got him invited to UFC 2 where he entered with the expressed intent of a shot at the previous winner Royce Gracie. Smith said he spent the time between shows working on his grappling to perform better fighting on the ground. Smith submitted 2 of his 3 opponents and knocked out Scott Morris in under a minute before finally losing to Legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert Royce Gracie in the final.
Recently under management with Francois Nguyen he has signed to the YAMMA fight organization. On 4/11/08 Smith came in as a late replacement for Gary Goodridge and defeated Eric "Butterbean" Esch via submission due to strikes in a "Masters Superfight" at YAMMA Pit Fighting's inaugural event with Francois Nguyen as his cornerman.
Arlington MMA and Extreme Fitness offers a variety of classes for all levels. We teach the styles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Wrestling, Grappling, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, and Muay-Thai. We provide training for competition, tournaments, self defense or if you just want a fun and challenging workout to be in top shape.
If you live in the Amarillo, Arlington, Canyon,Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, Dallas or the DFW surrounding areas, Stop by the gym and try an introductory class before you sign up. You don't need to bring anything, we will provide a Gi for you. We welcome first time students and all other levels.
Since 1992, Arlington M.M.A. (Mixed Martial Arts and Extreme Fitness) has been providing instruction in Kickboxing,Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Grappling, Wrestling, Personal Training, Tae Kwon Do, Kali and the MMA, Mixed Martial Arts in the Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, Cedar Hill, Irving, Dallas TX and DFW surrounding areas area.
We hope you enjoy our website and will stop by and visit us if you are in the area. This site is designed to give you information about our facility, our style of martial arts, our staff and provide you with information on how to contact us as well.
Arlington MMA ( Professional Fighter Management and Training Camp for Amature, Pro and UFC Fighters
We are a professional training camp for fighters of all levels: Amature, Professional, K-1, Pride and UFC fighters. Arlington M.M.A. fighters compete in no-holds barred events around the world. Arlington M.M.A Fighters have competed in the Cage Fury, Yamma Pit Fighting, Fight Nights, K-1, UFC etc. Arlington M.M.A is highly regarded in Arlington, DFW area and throughout the southern United States as one of the premier mixed martial arts teams.
What is MMA?
Mixed Martial Arts Mixed Martial Arts is an intense and strategic sport that is the nexus of four Olympic sports (karate,judo, boxing and wrestling) combined with the sports of tae kwon do, kickboxing, muay thai and other disciplines.
The popularity of MMA is boundless given the fact that is crosses all language and cultural barriers. Mixed Martial Arts is currently one of the fastest growing sports in the world and in recent years has begun to outdraw major US football and baseball league games. It is estimated that there are millions of martial arts practitioners, and this number is rapidly growing worldwide.
Mixed Martial Arts' commercial origins began in 1993, when Southern California entrepreneur Art Davis and martial arts professional Rorion Gracie attracted investors and media sponsors to support the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The UFC became a hit on pay-per-view and home video almost immediately due to its originality, realism and wide press coverage. In 1997, the company faced increased regulatory pressure, including a campaign led by Arizona Senator John McCain to ban 'no-holds barred' fighting nationwide. Forced underground, the UFC faced financial difficulties and was sold in 2001 to Zuffa, LLC owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta. Leveraging their ties to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Zuffa's owners secured sanctioning in 2001 brought the UFC back to legitimacy, and re-launched the UFS on cable pay-per-view television. The UFC gradually rose in popularity after the purchase, due partly to effective advertising and corporate sponsorship.
