THE MIXED MARTIAL ARTIST REQUIRES THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BROAD SCOPE OF DIVERGENT PHYSIOLOGICAL ABILITIES TO COMPETE SUCCESSFULLY. TO MINIMIZE ANY POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE EFFECTS AND OPTIMIZE TRAINING ADAPTATIONS, A PERIODIZED TRAINING PLAN IS NEEDED TO MANAGE THE INTEGRATION OF THIS SPORT'S MANY TRAINING STRESSORS. THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES GUIDELINES AND PRACTICAL EXAMPLES FOR THE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH.