Is MMA Coming to the Olympics?
https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/06/ufc-news-dana-white-mma-olympics-viewership
https://www.mmafacts.com/mma-fans-demographics/
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Dana White commented that Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) would increase viewership of the sport, and it's generally accepted that MMA will be coming to the games sooner than later.
The Olympics features a number of martial arts including karate and judo. Wrestling has been a part of the Olympics since it first began in ancient Greece. Martial arts include grappling, wrestling, karate and demonstration. MMA is a legitimate sport and martial art, so there is no question it would fit into the games. It is generally accepted that MMA is a "fighting sport" rather than a distinct martial art, and that makes sense. Each fighter chooses their style and the sport embraces a diversity of fighting methods, strikes and grapples.
According to MMA Facts, there are currently an estimated 300 million MMA fans worldwide, and the biggest growth in viewership is coming from Asia. If MMA is to continue to expand, an Olympic inclusion would be ideal. The sport is growing organically, and more and more fighters and leagues are starting around the world. Viewers in 165 countries worldwide are paying attention to the sport. I have personally seen MMA matches in several countires, and it's almost a universally relateable sport that's alot of fun.
As an MMA fan, I believe that MMA has a place in the Olympics, as it is a distinct form of athleticism and has a following. I agree with Dana that viewership will be increased and sponsorships will appear as the sport gains more traction.
MMA is popular in the USA
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Good question...
It absolutely should. I'm a bit biased because I love MMA, but it is a followed and developed sport. What do you think?
I don't know when but I think they will eventually be included, most likely in a few Years.
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I'd love to see this happen. The question is will the athletes be interested in representing their countries?
I bet they will. That's a really good question though. Similar to karate, do athletes represent a dojo or style or their home country?
well if you want to be in the Olympics you would have to represent the country that you are a legal citizen of. Otherwise people would be changing countries willy nilly. I'm not sure how that works but from what I can see is that you have to have legitimate claim to citizenship and once you compete for one country you can't compete for any other for 3 years. I'm sure there are other rules otherwise some countries would just have athletic mercenaries that have never even lived there playing under their flag.