MMA, thanks largely to the UFC, has established a strong global fanbase over the past few decades as it attempts to dethrone boxing as the top combat sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boxing is undoubtedly the bigger sport at present but MMA is closing the gap and has the potential to move ahead over the next few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s hardly surprising when you consider the dedication and commitment required to become a professional mixed martial artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boxing, of course, is an Olympic sport, but MMA consists of six Olympic disciplines and although each fighter isn’t a specialist in all of them, they certainly need to have a firm grasp on the majority to avoid being picked apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n