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State nears OK on MMA
ixed martial arts took another step toward regulation in Massachusetts last week. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted 114-10 to engross a bill that would sanction the sport. This represents a second wave of support for MMA regulation, following a 34-1 vote by the state Senate in ...
Injuries take toll on UFC schedule
Injuries take toll on UFC schedule
sports.yahoo.com — Several major UFC bouts that were scheduled or tentatively planned for the next few months have started... to unravel the past two days because of injuries. UFC officials have confirmed that Lyoto Machida will need surgery on one of his hands, thus ... (more) Injuries take toll on UFC schedule
Saturday MMA Review: 10/31/09
Saturday MMA Review: 10/31/09
scoresreport.com — Here’s a weekly rundown of MMA content from Ben Goldstein of CagePotato.com : - Lyoto Machida retained... his light-heavyweight title in a very controversial decision over Mauricio Rua at UFC 104 . Luckily, there will be an immediate rematch between the two Brazilian standouts . - ... (more) Saturday MMA Review: 10/31/09
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fiveouncesofpain.com — What began as an impressive third tour of duty in the UFC for Josh Neer has ended... in release. Sources closed to the Iowa-based fighter informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com early Saturday morning that Neer was let go by the organization shortly after his ... (more) Exclusive: Josh Neer released by UFC
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Mixed martial arts took another step toward regulation in Massachusetts last week. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted 114-10 to engross a bill that would sanction...