[SPORTS] Yeah, ouch. Mixed martial arts cage fighters combine elements from boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, karate and maybe some other stuff, not necessarily including eye-poking or ear-gnawing. Although 80 years ago in Brazil, the sport was known as “Vale Tudo” or “anything goes.” Scary. Mixed martial arts actually dates back to the ancient Olympic games in Athens, Greece, where it was called “Pankration,” which to me already sounds like the twisting muscles and snapping bones of yore. Go ahead, say it out loud. Slowly. On Maui, the featured fights will include Ronald Jhun vs. Jay Hieron and Fabiano Iha vs. John Cox. Also featuring: Tyson Nahooikaika vs. Jason Dacquel and Kendal Groves vs. Savant Young. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For info, call 870-7104.
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