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Article: Get ready for mixed martial arts bouts in Maryland
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- The Daily Record (Baltimore)
- Article date:
- May 23, 2008
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Promoters of mixed martial arts are hailing the addition of
Maryland as the latest state to open its doors to the popular
events.
As one of nearly 150 measures signed by Gov. Martin O'Malley
Thursday during his fourth, and final, bill signing, the new law
adds mixed martial arts to the list of sports regulated by the
Maryland State Athletic Commission. The athletic commission, part of
the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, is now
charged with drafting the regulations that will be used and training
a pool of referees and judges for mixed martial arts fights. Even
though the law is effective Oct. 1, licensing of fighters and
promoters will likely not start taking place ...