2 Oct 2020

Extra Time: Should we be promoting violent sports?

2:05 pm on 2 October 2020

The following for Mixed Martials Arts continues to grow following the success of UFC star Israel Adesanya.

UFC fighter Israel Adesanya of New Zealand.

Photo: PHOTOSPORT

But because it's a violent sport, should it get the promotion that it does? Medical professionals are against it.

Rugby continues to battle off the field more than it does on with the Rugby Championship yet to be confirmed because of conflicts with the scheduling.

Is New Zealand Rugby to blame for the situation it now finds itself in?

Join Barry Guy on RNZ's Extra Time as he, Hamish Bidwell, Ashley Stanley and Joe Porter discuss the pros and cons of MMA fighting and the saga that is the Rugby Championship.