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Mixed Martial Arts Continues in South Carolina, but Are the Regulations Enough?
MMA fighting continues in South Carolina after the tragic death of Michael Kirkham, but there's an open question about whether the regulatory bodies in place are going far enough in pre-fight screening. To wit: South Carolina's MMA regulations aren't the most stringent in the U.S., but they are...
More on Michael Kirkham, MMA Fighter Who Died After Competing
The Augusta Chronicle had three stories on the late Michael Kirkham on Saturday. They spoke with Carlos Iraburo, his opponent: "I got really emotional and thought, 'What have I done?' " Iraburo said. He went home that night to his wife and two children still worried about Kirkham. He tried...
MMA For Real's First Edition Of North Carolina/South Carolina Pro/Amateur Rankings
The goal of MMA For Real is to establish some type of ranking system for fighters in the Carolina's, both professional and amateur. The MMA scene in this region continues to grow and such a system could have some value for fans, fighters and matchmakers alike. This list represents fighters from...
South Carolina "OK's" Bill To Sanction MMA
From AP: "I don't think it's any more dangerous than football," said Sen. Lee Bright, R-Roebuck, noting some of his friends are "huge fans." He said he was shocked during a recent visit to the coast, as lines formed to get into a restaurant broadcasting a contest. The proposal, approved by a...
South Carolina To Lift Ban On MMA
Well North Carolina MMA fighters you should have a few more options in terms of finding places to fight in MMA. As you already knew, South Carolina had an outright ban on the sport of MMA. However, earlier this month South Carolina's House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee passed a bill to...
Lift the Ban Watch: Success in South Carolina
Congratulations, South Carolinians: South Carolina, one of a declining number of states that currently outlaws the sport of mixed martial arts, has taken a significant step to lift the ban. Earlier this month South Carolina's House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee passed a bill to...
Lift the Ban Watch: Could South Carolina Be Next?
From WCIV in Charleston: Looking to hit the jackpot with mixed martial arts, South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to legalize the sport. It’s become a proven money maker with new safety regulations in place other states are cashing in. South Carolina wants to join that...
Lift the Ban Watch: South Carolina Makes Progress, Problems Arise in Canada
Details are scant, but one can hope this comes to fruition: A bill allowing mixed martial arts contests in South Carolina is up for debate by lawmakers....The bill by Republican Rep. Jim Merrill of Daniel Island and co-sponsored by 24 other House members of both parties is on the agenda of a...
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