In its infancy, mixed martial arts was considered a fringe sport with a passionate, yet limited, following. It has evolved dramatically, and now that CBS has signed a deal with Elite XC to air four fights a year in prime time Saturday nights beginning in late April or early May, there is no doubt the appeal has become mainstream. (Full article: 899 words)

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