The Mayor of Alexander Volkanovski’s hometown refuses to show support for the reigning of featherweight champion.
Mixed martial arts has come a long way since the 1990s, both in terms of the development of the sport, and public perceptions. Pioneers fought hard to combat the initial criticism and to even get shows put on in certain places. Now, MMA’s popularity is as popular as it has ever been and continues to grow globally.
However, some people are still uneasy about the sports presence and the potential damage it can cause, harbouring views of the politicians of three decades ago.