A picture is worth 1,000 words – but these MMA moments captured by skilled photographers might be worth 10,000.
Check out some of the best photos from around the world of MMA from 2023.
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Oct 5, 2019; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) and offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer (78) stand for the Notre Dame Alma Mater after Notre Dame defeated the Bowling Green Falcons at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2019; Stanford, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) throws a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
TORONTO, -: Joe Smith reacts after he was picked first in the first round of the 1995 NBA Draft at Toronto’s Skydome 28 June. Smith, who is 6’9” and played for the University of Maryland, was drafted by the Golden State Warriors. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read CARLO ALLEGRI/AFP via Getty Images)
High school math teacher Alex Knoll will compete in the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco after qualifying with the nation’s top 20 teaching pros. (Alex Knoll)
Sep 9, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Montana Grizzlies running back Alijah Lee (24) rushes against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2019; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) fouls Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
