MMA to fight 'disrespectful' ban of sport in France

Mixed martial arts has effectively been banned in France under new regulations on combat sports.

MMA to fight 'disrespectful' ban of sport in France

Mixed martial arts has effectively been banned in France under new regulations on combat sports.

The sport, which has grown in popularity via the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), finds itself in breach of several clauses in a new report published by the French Sports Ministry.

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