“Sport with striking and grappling, 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 “Sport with striking and grappling, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 2, 2025, where it runs at 10 Across 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.