I watch MMA, used to be very active in martial arts three back surgeries ago. I will say I kinda got bored with MMA though after the buyout of the UFC but I watch occasionally to see how styles and techniques are evolving.
What I especially liked to watch really no longer exists.......seeing a relatively small guy, highly skilled, defeat a much larger and stronger opponent. Still happens from time to time, more often in the heavyweight class, but the days of seeing Royce vs. Akebono.......~185 pounds vs. 484 pounds, long gone.
Trash talking encouraged by the UFC ruined MMA. Bring back Pride and tournament formats. Also have titled fighters have non-title bouts. Much more interesting and fun to watch.