And . . . now from Iowa

As they become aware of the ferocity of MMA, many states are considering legislation to control what they perceive as a gap in their legal role of protector of their citizens.

KETV.com
Iowa Considers Deregulating Extreme Fighting
POSTED: 3:52 pm CST February 8, 2006
UPDATED: 4:05 pm CST February 8, 2006
OMAHA, Neb. -- The state of Iowa is considering a plan to end regulation of extreme -- or ultimate -- fighting.
Iowa's athletic commissioner said he fears it can't provide adequate oversight to these fights, and if someone gets hurt, the state of Iowa could face a steep lawsuit.
The plan under consideration in the Iowa Statehouse would stop the state from sanctioning the fights.
Supporters of the sport fear that without the state's approval, promoters would be reluctant to sponsor fights themselves.

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