[equilibrium]

I can't stand traditional boxing. Each time I try to watch even a high-profile event, I end up watching two guys hugging each other for 10 rounds. MMA has evolved into much more than opponents give it credit for. The versatility allows for a much more entertaining spectacle. Anyone who thinks boxing is harder to train for needs to give MMA a try.

UFC is one of the hottest pieces of television programming right now. Their pay per views have gone up in price from ten bucks to like fifty. I's say that indicates another measure of success.

And I gotta agree that while it has the potential from a wider range of injury to occur, MMA (particularly UFC) protect the fighters much better than traditional boxers. The minute the ref thinks you're done, fights over.