Once decried as ‘human cockfighting’, MMA makes debut at Asian Games, eyes Olympic spot
Ilia Topuria (red gloves) holds his eye while fighting Justin Gaethje during the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House South Lawn, Washington DC on June 14, 2026. Photo by Reuters Mixed Martial Arts, better known as MMA, is making its Asian Games debut this week in Japan – a milestone that fighters and organizers … Read more