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Maryland MMA legislation stalled

By Zach Arnold | March 20, 2008

• WJZ: Maryland senate divided on ultimate fighting
• The Washington Examiner: Lawmakers delay approval of MMA

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2 Responses to “Maryland MMA legislation stalled”

1. March 20th, 2008 at 6:24 am GassedOut Says:
   
   

   I think someone at Bloody Elbow had something on this yesterday. It seems like quite a flip from previously, but I wonder if it was the coverage they requested or if they’ve also read some of the “human cockfight” journalism that MMA draws.

2. March 22nd, 2008 at 7:35 pm Pramit Says:
   
   

   FightTicker.com had the scoop Friday morning:

   http://fightticker.com/story_032108_md_senate_mma_bill_passes_third_reader

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