MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts. When most people here MMA they automatically think of the UFC, but that should not be the case. Their are many MMA organizations that can offer good fights, if you are into MMA. Strikeforce, Dream, Affliction, M-1 and many other organizations have a solid group of fighters.
The thing is though MMA is battling with the public as to if it is even appropriate for TV.
Many people believe that MMA is two violent and John McCain was even quoted as saying it was "human cockfighting". However the UFC has grown and is not one of the highest grossing PPV events every month. MMA has always been popular in Japan and the USA is not becoming a close second to them, but Canada is struggling to stay with the pack.
MMA is not sanctioned in Ontario and a few other provinces so the whole country seems to be divided. Quebec and BC have both allowed MMA and there are many small organizations that actually run out of Canada. Canada has also produced one of the greatest fighters alive today.
Georges St. Pierre is the UFC Welterweight Champion. (156 -170 pounds) He is considered a top 3 pound for pound fighter and is the first MMA star to sign a sponsorship deal with Gatorade.
MMA is alive and popular in Canada and with there being no serious injuries yet reported from MMA the argument that it is un-safe seems to be off based. With the rapid growth of the sport it is safe to say that MMA is around to stay.
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