“Combat sport, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MMA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Combat sport, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 1, 2025, where it runs at 55 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 1, 2025.