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Roger Gracie: MMA has become a sport. The core is no longer determining who is the best fighter

Summary by calfkicker.com
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Roger Gracie has voiced concerns about the evolution of mixed martial arts. He argued in a recent discussion that the sport has strayed from its original purpose of determining the most complete fighter. Gracie drew parallels between MMA’s current state and other martial arts that have undergone similar transformations when they prioritized entertainment value over combat effectiveness. “MMA has become a sport. It’s no…
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calfkicker.com broke the news in on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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