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Congenital amputee Kyle Maynard to make MMA debut

Posted by MMAFighting.com 03/20/09—11:59 AM

Kyle Maynard w/ Cody Black
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Kyle Maynard, born with his arms at his elbows and his legs at his knees, will make his MMA debut on April 25 in Auburn, Alambama.

The amateur fight will happen at "Auburn Fight Night" at the Auburn Covered Center.

The 22-year-old Maynard in 2004 won the ESPN ESPY award Best Athlete With A Disability.

Maynard was previously denied a license to fight MMA by the Georgia Athletic & Entertainment Commission.

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HxC.Nightmare says:

I'm really all for someone trying to do what they want in life, and make there dreams come true, but this is a little ridiculous and dangerous for him, and will same rules apply? Such as kneeing a downed opponent? Rule is if they have 3 points if contact on mat, you can knee... well he kind of has to? Also his stubs can really cover his face so he's basically an open target... this is wrestling and i hope he knows that..... and his stub punches? who's that hurting? SO? .... we will see? ^_^

March 20, 2009 - 5:53pm

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