Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB),  and ultimate fighting. Originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport . It based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. The first documented use of the term mixed martial arts was in UFC by television critic Howard Rosenberg in 1993. The question of who actually coined the term is subject to debate. During the early 20th century, various interstylistic contests took place Japan and in the countries of the Four Asian Tigers. A precursor to modern MMA was the 1976 Ali vs. Inoki exhibition bout (which ended in a draw after 15 rounds), fought between boxer Muhammad Ali and wrestler Antonio Inoki in Japan, where it later inspired the foundation of Pancrase in 1993 and the Pride Fighting Championships in 1997. MMA hybrid gloves are made up of different materials .i.e leather, artificial leather etc