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Old 10-15-2008, 01:51 PM   #42
Erik W.
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Originally Posted by andjbock View Post
Anyone know why most ESPN personalities bash MMA? To me it's boxing, but with a wider spectrum of competition involved (wrestling, kick boxing, etc). Boxing is still respected for the most part, but MMA should be respected as much if not more IMO.
MMA is still having to work to overcome the sport's early days (which weren't long ago) of few rules and no regulation.

Many people still see it as "no holds barred" fighting.
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