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Could we see MMA at the Olympics?
Sep 22, 2026, 7:14 AM CDT
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Mixed martial arts has made its debut at the Asian Games this week. It takes the sport closer to the Olympics, but there are doubts about the next step — and the influence of the popular and lucrative UFC.
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