MMA could hurt future of Olympic wrestling
With the surging popularity of mixed martial arts, there is one area that may feel the brunt of its rising fame. The sport of Olympic wrestling could lose some of its top hopefuls to the sport of mma. Jenni Carlson of The Oklahoman explores this issue.
So is the glory of capturing a gold medal for the red, white and blue more alluring than a future in the octagon? Never it doesn’t state anywhere that wrestlers looking to strive for Olympic gold have to choose one over the other. But given the increased competition inside the cage, it may be wiser to start on the future sooner than later.
Some of the top fighters in the world of mma come from wrestling backgrounds. It provides them with an excellent base when training for one of the most demanding sports in the world. However, it may be too extreme to contend that mixed martial arts will hurt Olympic wrestling. Yet, it is safe to say that wrestling unquestionably helps the sport of mixed martial arts.
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