I'm sure this doesn't pertain to a whole lot of you but as a resident and a huge MMA Fan I'm happy to report this!! MMA has never been banned in South Dakota, however, it's never had a commission until now!

The South Dakota Legislature and Governor have passed a bill to start a South Dakota Boxing Commission that will cover Boxing, Kickboxing, Exhibitions, and MMA!!! As an avid MMA Fan like myself, this is very big news! Not only will Professional fights mean something in this state, the safety of fighters will also also be controlled(Blood & Drug Tests) AND it also widens the variety of shows and competitors of the sport to come to the state of South Dakota! I'm sure this process will take some time to complete and get into full effect.

http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2009/Bill.aspx?Bill=1239

Alright.. I came across this article on MySpace of this fellow named Billy "BadBoy" Leroy saying he was supposed to fight Carwin next month... Has anyone ever heard of this guy? I have looked high and low all over the net and have found nothing!

POST HE MADE:

"I RETIRE! I had it with this high school favoritism bullshit"!!
"My one chance to make something out of myself in the FUCKING UFC and he backs out.

"Native Americans will never have a place at the top, I have proved to be better than anyone so far...still, you sit me at the bottom expecting me to lay down for you?"
"I proved to be better off alone and running the game by myself, as soon as I get signed? You think I will just take a fall for money? Do you really think I am a sellout? HELL NO I AM NOT!"
"That punk has every angle as I do to fight! You want me to throw the fight so he can look better? Just because he was to irresponsible to train? I am not doing this.
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"I retire from this fucking wannabe organization...I know why street fighters stay underground-they never wimp out like this.
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This is my lash out at the UFC Organization after they ran the information by me that Mr. Carwin refused to fight me.

I'm sorry for telling my supporters that I was to fight in January...I guess it won't happen now. Thank you for supporting me though, I appreciate it.

I will go back to the underground and stay there...it was more fun and no one...NOONE EVER PUNKS OUT OF A FIGHT!!! See you all around.

http://www.myspace.com/six67sevenentertainment 

How serious is Bobby Lashley about MMA?
It seems to me that he is still entertaining as an  independent wrestler, rather than sticking to AFL's chance on him...

PICTURE POSTED HERE: http://www.fusionprowrestling.com/

SCRIPT FROM SHOW
Finally we had the main event, between the "3 Egos" (V, McAllister, and Stonedifirous) and Sensational Paul Diamond, AJ Styles, and their surprise partner.  AJ Styles  got on the mic and talked about how unlike the 3 in the ring who had been jobbers in WWE, their partner had actually wrestled and won there, and like Styles, had wanted to get out of there.  This brought cheers from the crowd, and their surprise partner Bobby Lashley came out.  The match was fantastic for an indy match (Styles looked small next to Lashley, who is just HUGE in person), and in the end Paul Diamond got the pin for his team over Billy V.

Afterwards Paul Diamond, AJ, and Bobby Lashley took turns jumping up on the corners and posing for the crowd.  Before leaving, Lashley and  AJ put Diamond on their shoulders, and as AJ and diamond embraced in the ring you could see (from my seats) AJ congratulating him and praising his performance.