[QUOTE="Destroyer,  post: 11881, member: 133"]
In the chaotic era of 1990s No Holds Barred, MMA was dismissed as a savage spectacle, banned in many countries. But with the introduction of the Unified Rules and oversight from athletic commissions, the sport transformed into a legitimate and regulated competition. This evolution opened doors worldwide, allowing MMA to flourish in places where it was once outlawed.

Interestingly, even in countries where MMA faced bans or restrictions, traditional arts like Taekwondo and Kyokushin were never questioned. Their deep roots in discipline and tradition granted them acceptance, while MMA, as the upstart, had to fight for its place. It’s a testament to how far the sport has come, proving that perception and structure can change everything.
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The rules that we have nowadays made a lof of sense, but the fear of some countries is that they don't even know what is really going to happen when crisis breaks out in their country and the youths ends up using the skills they've learned in MMA in an unethical way.