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The rise of Mixed Martial Arts in the Midlands

Thursday, January 31, 2013 Mixed Martial Arts is viewed in many different ways. Some believe it's violent and shouldn't exist, while others enjoy the art and train for the cardio. Then there are those that do it for a living.

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Local MMA pro trains for big bout

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 Mixed marshal arts fights became legal in South Carolina last year.

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