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The popular kid in town in the sports/entertainment arena is full-contact mixed martial arts (MMA), a combination of martial arts, wrestling and boxing. The MMA Sports Federation’s Team USA is made up of 12 fighters from across the country, including 2008 light heavyweight USA National champion John Hansen; Eric Daigle, 2009 light heavyweight ISCF National Tournament champion; and Alex White, 2009 Ringside World Boxing Championships title holder. The team will go against The World (fighters from Ireland, Poland and Australia). 5 p.m. (under-ticket), 7 p.m. (main event) Saturday at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview; $25-$100; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
