Is MMA becoming as popular as Boxing?

[Henrywrites]

Mixed Martial Arts is growing at a fast pace, with lots of stars coming up every year. This was how boxing became a global sport. So, would you consider the MMA following in the same step?

[Heatman]

I believe that MMA is becoming a very popular combat sports but I don't think it can ever be as popular as boxing. This is because the kind of publicity that is around boxing can never be matched by any other combat sports.