Which is the most dangerous combat sport?

[Bouboumaster]

Boxing, with the repeated hit to the head

 

[mkess101]

Prolonged trauma at lesser intensity is quite obviously MUCH worse than quick but intense trauma as far as brain health. I think that's pretty universally accepted now. Obviously there's other factors in terms of "danger", but that's the main gauge these days. Boxing is and always has been set up for the former. MMA is safer AND more exciting because it's designed for the latter.

 

[TriangleMonkey]

Chimaev win like 2-3 fights in a row only absorbing a single blow

How many combat sports can you say that about when competing at the highest level?

MMA with its tiny gloves may be the safest

Although I think MMA “training” has the highest number of injuries due to the vast amount of arts one must practice

 

[Marko Atanasovik]

Brain damage - BOXING
More injuries - MMA
Worn tendons and muscles - MMA
Cons of weight cut - MMA
...
in which sense?

 

[Russie]

Clearly the one that has resulted in the most deaths.