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

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

More in this section

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United - Premier League - Molineux Stadium S Kieran Shannon: Manchester United and Celtic need humility but is that valued upstairs?
Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final S Fogarty Forum: Smooth out the season by staging All-Ireland hurling final after football
Tom O'Sullivan celebrates after winning 3/1/2026 S Christy O'Connor: Dingle continue to defy convention, St Brigid's give defensive masterclass
CourtsSports ColumnistsConor McGregorPlace: 3ArenaPlace: DublinPlace: IrelandPlace: CanadaPlace: Olympic AuditoriumPerson: JamesGallagherAnthonyTaylor200219_large.jpgPerson: Hugh McIlvanneyPerson: Johnny OwenPerson: OwenPerson: Lupe PintorPerson: WelshmanPerson: McIlvanneyEvent: BellatorOrganisation: Irish Mixed Martial Arts AssociationOrganisation: IMMAAOrganisation: Irish Supreme CourtOrganisation: BellatorOrganisation: OireachtasOrganisation: MMA
<p>PROFOUND EFFECTS: Belgian Footballer Jean-Marc Bosman looks on at Benfica on April 25, 1996 in Lisbon, Portugal. Bosman, whose judical challenge of the football transfer rules led to the Bosman ruling in 1995. This landmarkjudgment completely changed the way footballers are employed, allowing professional players in the European Union to move freely to another clubat the end of their term of contract with their present team. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)</p>

S Jack Anderson: Three decades on, profound effects of Bosman still being felt

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

IE Logo

Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

Start Exploring

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Anthony Daly
Anthony Daly

At the heart of the GAA

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited