Mixed martial arts hits American mainstream culture
Published 6/1/2008 at Other - BostonHerald.com
LOS ANGELES - After coming on strong among young men in the last several years, the sport of mixed martial arts is in a clinch with mainstream pop culture.
Last night,...
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