It’s time to recognise MMA is here to stay

MMA is ‘barbaric’ and for others it is a multi-skilled, supremely athletic sport that is no more violent, and just as well self-regulated, as boxing.

It’s time to recognise MMA is here to stay
Thu, 21 Feb, 2019 - 00:00
Jack Anderson

MMA is ‘barbaric’ and for others it is a multi-skilled, supremely athletic sport that is no more violent, and just as well self-regulated, as boxing.

James Gallagher, right, in action against Anthony Taylor during their featherweight bout at Bellator169 in the 3 Arena in Dublin in 2016. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/SportsfileDF
James Gallagher, right, in action against Anthony Taylor during their featherweight bout at Bellator169 in the 3 Arena in Dublin in 2016. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/SportsfileDF

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