Will we ever see MMA in the Olympics? I would certainly love to see it happen. I realize the sport would have to be modified in some way in order to make a tournament format happen, with athletes competing in multiple bouts in a short period of time. It would be excellent for the sport though, and great entertainment I think.
What are some things they could do to prevent injury/fatigue and allow fighters to fight multiple times without extreme risk? Reduce to three 3-minute rounds for fights? Have athletes wear some sort of minimal protective headgear that protects fighters without making them more susceptible to chokes? Or maybe they'd have to eliminate some choke submissions? Any other thoughts/ideas?
I think a few Olympic weight classes for men and women would be awesome.
What are some things they could do to prevent injury/fatigue and allow fighters to fight multiple times without extreme risk? Reduce to three 3-minute rounds for fights? Have athletes wear some sort of minimal protective headgear that protects fighters without making them more susceptible to chokes? Or maybe they'd have to eliminate some choke submissions? Any other thoughts/ideas?
I think a few Olympic weight classes for men and women would be awesome.