MMA trends to watch in 2018: How fighting is changing and evolving

Every passing year in mixed martial arts sees changes. Some of them are evolutionary; others are cyclical. Taking a look at the most recent trends can tell us where the future is going as smart fighters and camps react to the prevailing conditions.
By and large, 2017 was considered a down year in major MMA at least when it came to business. But in the cage, the competition remained fierce. New techniques and approaches shot to the forefront, and as always, there were new champions crowned while