![]() ![]() Michael Bergeron and attorney Lee Lohff – were on hand Friday, largely to roam, to make sure that procedures were followed and operations ran smoothly. This event marked the on-duty debut of the South Dakota Athletic Commission, the governor-appointed group that will oversee MMA and boxing cards in this state. To be clear, the Washington High grad and Next Edge Academy fighter meant "nasty" in a good way – not in the old, unsanctioned way that put participants and promoters in peril. "This is the start of a long, nasty road for MMA in South Dakota." "Everyone in these seats tonight you were a part of history," 170-pounder Jordon Larson told the crowd after a unanimous decision over Donovan Winters. Veterans of UFC add buzz for first sanctioned MMA fight in state ![]() Video: Highlights from RFA 17 at Sanford Pentagon It was the new beginning that area MMA enthusiasts have been waiting for. Local fighters said the scene was even better than what they envisioned. The atmosphere impressed television commentators from AXS TV people didn't wait for the co-main events on the 12-bout card to make noise. Sanford Pentagon officials were thrilled with the near capacity turnout of roughly 3,500 fans. Sioux Falls swung hard and connected Friday night in hosting the first sanctioned mixed martial arts card in South Dakota history, supplying a nationally televised audience with an electric crowd fueled by a couple rising local talents in Resurrection Fighting Alliance 17. View Gallery: Photos: Resurrection Fighting Alliance 17 Mixed Martial Arts Event ![]()
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