NUCA MMA is the first intercollegiate based Mixed Martial Arts Organization that will govern and regulate MMA at the college level in the United States. Through a carefully structured set of rules, added safety features, the exclusion of weight cutting and exclusion of high-impact techniques, NUCA MMA will serve to bridge the gap between amateur and professional MMA, all while providing the opportunity for its athletes to pursue a higher education. Beginning in 2017, NUCA MMA is spearheaded by a team that has great experience in both MMA and collegiate sports, and one that understands the importance of the student in student-athlete. Coach Owen Roddy, who commands great respect in the world of MMA having coached the likes of Conor McGregor to two UFC Championships, has helped construct a set of rules that keeps the essence of MMA intact while focusing on added safety for the collegiate arena. Headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, NUCA MMA is already well on its way to developing a highly structured and professional organization that will transition seamlessly into the collegiate sports arena and provide a wonderful opportunity for aspiring MMA athletes to pursue their sport and their education