Back in 2007 there was a lot of talk about Mixed Martial Arts being one of the fastest growing sports in America and that talk has not died down.
What may have been perceived as brutal and barbaric is now thought to be skilled and technical. MMA is quickly moving mainstream with attendance of corporate big wigs, young 20 something females and even the elderly. I had a conversation with the President of the Ultimate Combat Experience a couple months ago and he said that he gets people coming up to him all the time saying how much they love the show. He said he was in the grocery store once and a lady (old enough to be his grandmother) came up to him and said she loved the show. Who would have thought?!
Last night I was watching MTV and was intrigued by the True Life segment focused on the world of MMA. The show featured three guys:
- Frankie "The Answer" Edgar: One of the top lightweights fighting in the UFC
- Kit Kope: Muay Thai champ looking to rebound into the UFC
- Ian Stonehouse: A college student at Fort Collins breaking into the MMA scene MMA is defintely mainstream. All of it... from cutting weight, to the grueling training schedule,hardcore mental stamina, constant dedication and supreme focus. Wow, love the world of MMA.
