Mixed martial arts has made a lot of strides over the years in its quest to become a mainstream sport.
However, casual fans and critics still seem to hold on to many outdated misconceptions that continue to portray MMA as barbaric and violent.
While violence will always be a part of the sport, MMA is much more than two guys going at it inside a cage.
Here are some of the biggest misconceptions outside observers have of the world’s fastest growing sport.