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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I will say that I can't understand how MMA is acceptable as a sport still. I don't know much about it and don't watch it, except for following the big stories such as the broo-haha from the last big fight.
What is the concussion rates from MMA? I assume to be high but I don't really know for sure.
Same with boxing I suppose.
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You may as well question every single other combative sport then on why they exist too. It's a completely moot point. Come on, the objective is to hit people in the face really hard.
To answer your question, licensing for both fighters and promotions are very tightly regulated by state athletic commissions. USADA-regulated drug testing for PEDs was introduced recently. Flash has a good excerpt there that goes into detail.
How serious the concussions are during KOs... it really depends on the referee in the heat of the moment and the victim of the KO. Does this fighter have a history of getting knocked out? Is the official able to stop the fight before serious damage is incurred?
Usually they are good about it and immediately wave the fight over once they see the knockout and no further strikes are thrown. Unlike in boxing, where you give the guy a change to stagger back to his feet and recieve more punches to the head (with heavier gloves too).
In addition - once the fight is over, both fighters are subject to a medical examination and there are often medical suspensions, up to six months, for those depending on the severity of the results. Usually for KOs I think they do the maximum time alloted.