My name is John, and I’m not a fighter — I’m a passionate MMA fan who has been watching this sport evolve since I was young. Over the years, I’ve noticed something that many fans quietly feel but rarely speak about: the art of striking is slowly disappearing from the spotlight.

The fighters who bring real excitement — the ones who rely on clean boxing, powerful kicks, timing, movement, and stand-up mastery — are being overshadowed in a system that rewards wrestling-heavy, control-based fighting.

I’m starting this fundraiser because I believe MMA needs balance again. I believe the sport needs a voice standing up for pure striking talent and the athletes who put their heart into making MMA thrilling to watch.

I’m raising funds to launch a movement called “Striking MMA” and “Make Striking Great Again” — a platform dedicated to supporting, highlighting, and promoting real stand-up fighters who deserve more recognition, opportunity, and exposure.

I’m not doing this for profit. I’m doing this because I love the sport, I love the art, and I want to see the excitement of true striking return to the top of MMA.

If you believe the sport can be better… if you believe striking matters… and if you believe fans deserve more than lay-and-pray tactics… then I invite you to join me in making this movement real.

Make Striking Great Again

MMA has always been a battlefield of styles, but in recent years the sport has become dominated by wrestling-heavy gameplay. While wrestling is part of MMA, the heart and excitement of the sport has always come from striking — kicks, punches, timing, precision, heart, and real stand-up skill.

I’m starting this campaign because I believe striking brings out the true essence of martial arts. Fighters with incredible stand-up talent aren’t being pushed, promoted, or supported the way they deserve.

This movement — Make Striking Great Again — is about supporting striking-oriented fighters, giving them a voice, creating content that highlights their skills, and influencing the MMA community to push for more exciting, dynamic fights.

Funds raised will be used to:

Create high-quality highlight videos promoting elite strikers

Support up-and-coming fighters with striking talent

Build a media presence that influences the UFC and MMA community

Sponsor training, equipment, and travel for fighters who depend on striking

Spread awareness through social media and community events

This is for everyone who loves the art of striking, the excitement of real stand-up battles, and the fighters who risk everything to put on a show.

Let’s bring the beauty of striking back to the front.

Join the movement.

Support the fighters.

Make Striking Great Again.