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Promoter Neglia finds mixed martial arts home in A.C. for Ring of Combat
By DAVID WEINBERG Staff Writer, 609-272-7186
Published: Jun 27, 2008

ATLANTIC CITY - Mixed martial arts promoter Louis Neglia figured out a few years ago that it is easier to scale a mountain by taking a roundabout route than by charging straight up its face.

It is that conservative approach that has kept Neglia's Ring of Combat as one of MMA's strongest organizations while others have been forced to tap out after becoming tapped out.

According to published reports, organizations such as EliteXC and International Fight League are struggling financially and Vineland-based Cage Fury Fighting Championships folded last year.

"Those other (MMA) promoters are like used-car salesmen just looking to make a quick buck," said Neglia, who will stage Ring of Combat XX tonight at Tropicana Casino and Resort. "I'm doing this for the love of the sport." More 

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