05/10/2008 | Bill may OK mixed martial arts

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South Carolina looking to sanction MMA
Published 5/10/2008 by Jim Murphy at MMA Blog - TheSavageScience.com
... attracts younger audiences. “It’s just a different form of combat sport,” said Ratner, a former executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Earlier this month, a UFC event in Montreal attracted more than 19,000 fans for a $5 million gross at the gate, he said. Other events are being considered in Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C.“It’s a moneymaker,” said Sen. Jake Knotts, R-West Columbia, who met with Ratner and sponsored the bill at the State Athletic Commission’s request. Bill may OK mixed martial arts @ MyrtleBeachOnline.com

Lift The Ban Watch: South Carolina Edition
Published 5/12/2008 by Luke Thomas <info@bloodyelbow.com> at Bloody Elbow
You have to give credit to the UFC: they are working vociferously to get MMA legalized across the country. Presently, there is a bill in the South Carolina state Senate that goes up for debate this Wednesday. While there appears to be considerable support for the bill, MMA enthusiasts may have to wait a while before the bill gains any traction. Notable quote: ...