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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
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It was the first attempt at a sustainable alternative to the UFC in the United States. It was the home of breakout stars, the earliest high level competitive fights in the sport, and had a strong corporate backer to make it happen.
So what could possibly go wrong?
Join Nick and Chango as they discuss Battlecade Extreme Fighting!
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Primary Sources:
-The New York Times
-https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/4/22/5367516/mma-origins-battlecade-extreme-fighting-igor-Zinoiev-ralph-gracie-maurice-smith-john-perretti
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