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MMA in Le Monde: From clandestine beginnings in France to the spotlight in front of the White House
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MMA in Le Monde: From clandestine beginnings in France to the spotlight in front of the White House

Le Monde (English) · Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Mixed martial arts has just experienced unprecedented media exposure thanks to US President Trump. In France, this combat sport, whose name first appeared in 2006 in the newspaper, had to fight to earn respect.

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