Demographics, skills of mixed martial arts appeal to recruiters
(NEWSER) - The US military is mining an unlikely new recruiting ground: the 18- to 30-year-old devotees of mixed martial arts. MMA, which John McCain once labeled human cockfighting, has surged in popularity while instituting rules to appease lawmakers. The armed forces have begun organizing ultimate fighting championships of their own, not only to appeal to the young fan base but as a training aid, reports the New York Times. More»