Is MMA (mixed martial arts) a sport? Should it be added to the Olympics?

[ethanallen]

The Olympics has several combat sports including boxing, kickboxing, judo, sambo, savate, muay thai. What makes these sports different from MMA? Should combat sports be part of the Olympics at all?

[jhl_x]

I do think it's a sport, but I seriously doubt it'll ever be added to the Olympic Games. It's quite bloody and violent, therefore it'd probably be watered down to the point that it wouldn't be as interesting to the fans as the real thing. Karate went through the same thing and several people dislike it. Also, thanks to UFC, it's now an empire in itself, so there's also the financial issue besides the political one.

[QuietRunner]

no it is a gladiatorial sport