MMA has undoubtedly given people a better understanding of fighting ranges, raising the bar for realistic fight choreography in movies, TV, and games. It provides a clearer mental map of what works and what doesn’t, taking away some of the guesswork. That said, it’s important to distinguish between an amicable contest and the chaos of unplanned violence or aggravated assault—they’re fundamentally different contexts, and blending the two can lead to misconceptions.