MMA was one of the smaller fights in John McCain’s political career, but his role in its evolution resonates deeply with industry veterans. McCain, a Republican senator from Arizona with a history of crossing the political aisle for causes dear to his heart, died Saturday after a long fight with brain cancer . For MMA, he leaves a legacy as an unlikely catalyst for the sport as we know it today.
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Remembering John McCain’s imperfect history with MMA – MMA Junkie