Why do people talk about the long-term dangers of hockey fights but not MMA, where punches to the head are much more frequent?

Question

Why do people talk about the long-term dangers of hockey fights but not MMA, where punches to the head are much more frequent?

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Answer 1

You can’t have MMA without head strikes, so there’s no point in discussing whether or not they should be allowed.
You CAN have hockey without fighting, so you can debate whether or not it should be removed from the game.