Well there are 2 different styles of Rugby. There is Rugby League and Rugby Union.
An elite Rugby league or Rugby Union player gets paid less than an elite MMA fighter however there are maybe 20 MMA fighters in the world earning Elite money. But there are thousands of Rugby league/Rugby union players earning good money.
Your body will receive WAY more damage from Rugby league/Rugby union than it will in MMA..
A tackle in Rugby league which was a focus of scientific study was proven to be the same impact on the body as a 60km/h car accident. When you consider that you make 40-50 of these a game and play 1-2 games per week for 8 months of the year. The body is certainly under incredible trauma. MMA fighters are given time to heal between fights.
A concussion in Rugby League or Rugby union means you shake it off and continue to play and then the next week you are back out there doing it time and time again where as in MMA you receive concussions and then get a months rest afterwards.
mma is just cooler at least IMHO
Which sport got more money and which one is more popular?
