Abstract
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that has been labeled the “fastest growing sport in the world.” MMA consists of hand-to-hand combat between two fighters trained in various forms of martial arts. Typical MMA bouts consist of punches, kicks, elbow and knee strikes, joint manipulation, and strangulation techniques. MMA bouts end in a submission (a “tap out”), knockout, or by a judge's decision. MMA is well known for its violence and brutal nature, with many fighters suffering lacerations, concussions, and broken or manipulated joints and bones. The Ultimate Fighting Championship, the largest MMA promotion company, has become immensely popular, landing itself on the FOX network and increasing its viewership by the millions. Many viewers include children who now practice and compete in MMA. The problem, however, is that there are no laws or rules that govern or regulate underage MMA competitions. This has led to unregulated MMA competitions featuring children fighters, which poses a serious health risk to the children. A longstanding debate exists whether children should participate in MMA fights or whether MMA should be banned entirely. This Note balances the competing views and rejects the proposal for banning MMA and instead calls for the regulation of children MMA competitions. This Note will offer three proposals in which regulating children's MMA can be accomplished. Keypoints for the Family Court Community Addresses an ongoing and unaddressed problem of underage children competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) Educates the reader as to what is MMA, giving a brief background and information as to this sport which has exploded in popularity over recent years With the inconsistent regulation of MMA in this country, this is a problem that will worsen without giving it the necessary attention Helps to dilute the misconceptions and misunderstanding of MMA as a whole Addreses the health concerns and risks to underage children participating in MMA Discusses and suggests several alternatives to help resolve this issue
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