Circuit Training
Competitive fighting brought along with it competitive training, that is, a new fluid way for fighters to condition their bodies based on the needs of their upcoming fight. Circuit training, in which fighters custom build their routines around several key areas, is one such method. Given the dynamic nature of MMA, simply working on kicks or punches is not enough. Against a solid Muay Thai fighter, one must prepare against clinches and legwork, and against a wrestler one obviously needs to work on the ground game.
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As combat evolves, the lines between these various "styles" of fighting will blur. Modern MMA is all about taking what works regardless of tradition; in this sense it is a truly globalized sport. So a circuit should be designed to mimic the actual conditions of the fight itself. If a round lasts ten minutes with a 3 minute rest period, then so should the workout (in general). The fighter must know how his body responds to the training, an aspect that cannot be taught in any textbook. Finally, there are the unforeseen situations that arise after the fighter enters the ring - so the training must promote versatility. With all of these unknowns, what's a beginner fighter supposed to do? The basic principle in training is: the better conditioned fighter wins. Anyone can lose even if they have more experience than their opponents. A good example of this would be Brock Lesnar, who rocketed to the top of UFC in just two years. From a spectator's perspective it is already clear that he possesses the stamina and strength of a top competitor, even though he hasn't had many real fights (if one doesn't count WWE as real that is).
