Al Bello/Getty Images
In the early days of the UFC, fans would often boo when a fight went to the ground. To many fans, grappling looked like nothing more than two men rolling around on the canvas. Contrast this with fans today, who hold their breath in anticipation when a ju-jitsu whiz like Demian Maia takes down his opponent. As Mixed Martial Arts has grown in popularity and exposure, MMA fans have grown far more educated about the sport and its different elements.
