But is it time for mixed martial arts to become an Olympic Sport? CEO of the Professional Fighters League, Peter Murray, is unequivocal: "Absolutely. I'm excited that this is the first year karate has been introduced into the Olympic Games. Murray's conviction about MMA being entered to the programme comes from two perspectives - that of supporters of MMA and that of the practitioners. And they earn their way," Murray said.

Source: Sky sports July 06, 2021 12:45 UTC