There are many differences between fighters and martial artists. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is closely associated with cage fighting, yet it means so much more than just three to five rounds of violence. Many people consider fighters and martial artists to be the same thing. To be honest that isn’t always the case.
While there are glaring similarities, not everyone who steps into a cage or ring to fight is a martial artist. Not everyone who considers themselves a martial artist, is a fighter. Both the fighter and the martial artist may train five to seven days a week consistently, sharing many of the exact same habits.