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Article: D.C. Boxing Commission Takes Step to Bring Mixed Martial Arts to City
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- The Washington Post
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- September 16, 2006
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In the fast-growing sport of mixed martial arts, the nation's
capital has never hosted a fight card. The reason is simple: The
gritty combat sport, which blends kickboxing, wrestling and
Brazilian jujitsu, among other styles, has never been legal in the
District. That may soon change.
The D.C. Boxing and Wrestling Commission on Thursday took the
first step toward sanctioning mixed martial arts in the District by
unanimously approving a local promoter's plan to put on a series of
events.
Called the Mixed Martial Arts Championship, the promotion is
aimed at tapping into the burgeoning local martial arts scene and
providing a home for some of the city's top fighters who normally
travel to Las ...