Should disabled people be allowed to have MMA fights? The story of Garrett Holeve

Meet Garrett Holeve. Yes, he's got Down's Syndrome and he wants to be an MMA fighter. Garrett has never liked being known as 'the kid with Down's Syndrome', didn't make any excuses and got his ass in the gym.

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He's deadly serious when he says he wants a real MMA fight, but in reality, who's going to fight him? I have full respect for him, he's obviously got a lot of heart and determination, but it's kind of a lose/lose situation for anyone that fights him.

Garrett with UFC ring girls Arianny and Brittney

To put it into perspective, some of the symptoms of Down's Syndrome (taken from emedtv.com) include poor muscle tone (hypotonia), learning disabilities and a short neck (good for defending the rear naked choke!). Also an increased risk of developing medical conditions like heart disease, bone and joint problems and developmental delay. Unfortunately his condition puts him at a massive disadvantage against an active opponent who doesn't have his condition.

Another problem is, who the hell is gonna fight him? The truth is that if you beat him you'll be seen as 'the guy that beat the shit out of the guy with Down's Syndrome', and if you lose you're 'the guy that got beat up by the guy that's got Down's Syndrome'.

My opinion - this is a kid obsessed with MMA. I'm glad he's found something he love but letting him take a real MMA fight is plain fucked up. Pops, don't let him do it!

Check out his story and a clip from his amateur fight:

You think Garrett is at a disadvantage? Check out the fight video of the MMA fighter with no arms or legs!

~ Cee