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New judging rules for Mixed Martial Arts are something to be excited about.

Officially, two Hail Mary's were answered in NFL action this week. Unofficially, one was answered by a referee instead of by prayer, and should never have counted.

Reflecting some of boxing's brightest lights, El Paso's bling sparkled that much brighter Wednesday. The Plaza Theater's organ belted out old time movie music as the grand old theater itself provided an artistic backdrop to what is usually a testosterone-drenched affair -- a boxing press conference. It was an interesting departure from the sterile conference rooms where these events are usually held.