UFC is not MMA, and MMA is not UFC. Sure the fighting and some rules may be similar, but there are stark distinctions and even Thai news sites explaining the differences between the two.
Ultimate Fighting Championship and Mixed Martial Arts are often interlinked. If you are a new sports fan, you would say, “I love watching UFC,” and argue with your friend who loves watching MMA. This shouldn’t be the case.
Here are the differences between the two and why you should stop using one term to substitute for the other.