MMA combines punches, kicks, knees, elbows, ground strikes, chokes, all in a closed cage called an octagon. As the blows are not only focused on the head, the duration of the fights is shorter than in boxing and the gloves used are lighter and mitten-shaped.
Around 5 million French people are affected by a concussion each year, at least for those declared. You must think carefully before allowing child or adolescent to join a combat sport that allows intentional contact to the head.