r/MMA

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About r/MMA

A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts.

The community at a glance

r/MMA is a Subreddit for MMA Fans with roughly 3.7M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the MMA communities list.

Roughly 76K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ufc, Mma, and Fight. Product recommendations often mention gloves, mouthguard, and camera.

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3.7M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +76K members
Growth: +2.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 29K members
  • 2014: 27K members
  • 2015: 44K members
  • 2016: 91K members
  • 2017: 215K members
  • 2018: 250K members
  • 2019: 234K members
  • 2020: 520K members
  • 2021: 308K members
  • 2023: 866K members
  • 2024: 779K members
  • 2025: 199K members
  • 2026: 63K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 9K members
  • Dec: 8K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 9K members
  • Jun: 10K members
  • Jul: 8K members
  • Aug: 7K members
  • Sep: 2K members

Topics

  • Ufc
    117 posts in the past month
    #1
    Ufc
    117
  • Mma
    74 posts in the past month
    #2
    Mma
    74
  • Fight
    70 posts in the past month
    #3
    Fight
    70
  • Spoiler
    44 posts in the past month
    #4
    Spoiler
    44
  • Looking For A Fight
    32 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For A Fight
    32

Flair

  • Media
    125 posts in the past month
    1. Tony Ferguson’s mother has passed away. 😿
    2. Dan Henderson sends Michael Bisping to the shadow realm [2009]
    3. Carlos Condit drops Georges St-Pierre with a head kick
    #1
    Media
    Tony Ferguson’s mother has passed away. 😿 · Dan Henderson sends Michael Bisping to the shadow realm [2009] · Carlos Condit drops Georges St-Pierre with a head kick
    125
  • Spoiler
    23 posts in the past month
    1. [SPOILER] Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong
    2. Khabib wiping song’s wound after fight
    3. [SPOILER] Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura
    #2
    Spoiler
    [SPOILER] Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong · Khabib wiping song’s wound after fight · [SPOILER] Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura
    23
  • Fight Announcement
    8 posts in the past month
    1. EXCLUSIVE: I was able to confirm that Aline Pereira, sister of Alex Poatan, has been scheduled to fight on the Contender Series on October 13. The plan is for the Brazilian to face Smilla Sundell.
    2. Pavel Andrusca will step up on short notice to fight Nathaniel Wood for UFC Paris on September 5th
    3. Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani will fight Farman Hasanov at #UFCVegas123 on October 31st. (first rep. @jeanpaulmma)
    #3
    Fight Announcement
    EXCLUSIVE: I was able to confirm that Aline Pereira, sister of Alex Poatan, has been scheduled to fight on the Contender Series on October 13. The plan is for the Brazilian to face Smilla Sundell. · Pavel Andrusca will step up on short notice to fight Nathaniel Wood for UFC Paris on September 5th · Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani will fight Farman Hasanov at #UFCVegas123 on October 31st. (first rep. @jeanpaulmma)
    8
  • News
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Valentina Shevchenko is out of UFC 332 main event vs Natalia Silva due to injury
    2. Former Bellator flyweight title challenger Alejandra Lara given nine-month suspension for cocaine metabolite
    3. Xiong Jingnan (117) and Julia Polastri (118.5) both miss weight for their fight
    #4
    News
    Valentina Shevchenko is out of UFC 332 main event vs Natalia Silva due to injury · Former Bellator flyweight title challenger Alejandra Lara given nine-month suspension for cocaine metabolite · Xiong Jingnan (117) and Julia Polastri (118.5) both miss weight for their fight
    5
  • Fight Thread
    3 posts in the past month
    1. [Official] UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song - Live Discussion Thread
    2. [Official] UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread
    3. [Official] Duel Arena 1: Perry vs. Jenkins - Live Discussion Thread
    #5
    Fight Thread
    [Official] UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song - Live Discussion Thread · [Official] UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread · [Official] Duel Arena 1: Perry vs. Jenkins - Live Discussion Thread
    3

Product recommendations

  • gloves
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommend 8oz gloves for 4 years old
    #1
    gloves
    Recommend 8oz gloves for 4 years old
    1
  • mouthguard
    1 post in the past month
    1. Best mouthguard for Invisalign?
    #2
    mouthguard
    Best mouthguard for Invisalign?
    1
  • camera
    1 post in the past month
    1. In NYC you're not allowed to bring any high end camera to take pictures or videos. What do you recommend I bring to record good footage at UFC 281?
    #3
    camera
    In NYC you're not allowed to bring any high end camera to take pictures or videos. What do you recommend I bring to record good footage at UFC 281?
    1
  • gyms
    1 post in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend any good gyms OC area?
    #4
    gyms
    Can anyone recommend any good gyms OC area?
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MMA for?
Best for MMA Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/MMA free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/MMA have?
Roughly 3.7M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MMA on?
r/MMA runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/MMA cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MMA is organized under MMA Fans.
How do I join r/MMA?
You can join r/MMA by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the MMA communities like?
Communities for MMA fans covering the UFC, Bellator, ONE Championship, and other promotions. Dedicated forums with hundreds of thousands of members serve serious fans, with Discord servers for fight picks and real-time event chat around major cards.
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