Mixed martial arts just made it through its arguably most important weekend in history, and with the two best pound-for-pound fighters, Fedor Emelianenko and Anderson Silva, showcasing their skills. Both fighters lived up to their billing and demolished their opponents. These fights, along with the absolutely stacked UFC 87 on August 9, made me wonder if MMA would fit in at the Olympic Games.

Yes: There is no doubt about the athleticism and competitiveness needed to fight. MMA fighters are known for their obsessive training, and have no problem fulfilling the Olympic motto of faster, higher and stronger. The sport would provide the Olympics with more superstars. Adding America's basketball professionals to the Olympics renewed interest in that sport at the Olympic level, and created a need for other countries to step up their game on the hardcourt. Bringing MMA to the Olympics would also mean bringing MMA's rabid fanbase to the Games. Great Britain has already shown their interest in