On Arizona Edition, we learn about the sport of MMA fighting, which has grown steadily in popularity over the past 20 years or so. It’s a tough sport—not for the faint of heart—and takes a special kind of commitment on the part of the athletes who participate. Some might be surprised to hear that it is quite popular in Yuma, Arizona—and not just as a spectator sport. Yuma is producing champions and some have hit the big-time. To find out more, KAWC’s Maya Springhawk Robnett visits the gym and takes a front seat to the fights…(originally aired 12/11/13).
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