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martial artist

American  
[mahr-shuhl ahrt-ist] / ˈmɑr ʃəl ˈɑrt ɪst /

noun

  1. a person who practices one or more martial arts, especially an expert practitioner.


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Shevchenko, who has been queen of the UFC's flyweight division for the best part of seven years, is looking to strengthen her claim to be the best women's mixed martial artist of all time.

From BBC

The younger Jackson — who is also a trained mixed martial artist — was a guest at the event and was livestreaming his visit on the platform Kick when he was approached backstage by Smith.

From Los Angeles Times

The 37-year-old Brazilian, who retired in 2023, is a former training partner of Harrison and is widely considered the greatest women's mixed martial artist of all time.

From BBC

While he was still a professional mixed martial artist, Young — who owns and teaches classes at Fight Academy Pasadena — organized a casual, potluck-style hangout for car-loving pals outside one of his matches.

From Los Angeles Times

Richard Norton, a veteran stunt performer, actor and martial artist who traded blows with action icons including Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, has died.

From Los Angeles Times