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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Mixed Martial Arts Bill Passage

 

Mixed Martial Arts Bill Passage A Victory For Martial Artist Kevin Parker

Mixed martial arts, or the "ultimate fighting" combination of boxing, wrestling and karate has been lambasted by critics. But a bill legalizing the combat sport was passed Wednesday by the State Senate, thanks in part to the efforts of lead sponsor State Sen. Kevin Parker, who has been known for getting into a few altercations of his own over the years.
 
"I am exactly the best spokesman for it," Parker said. "You need somebody who understands martial arts, which I do."

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