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The International Fight League (IFL) has had money trouble and some have said they're on their last breath so-to-speak, but they are getting some great publicity courtesy of USA Today.

"For National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month, USA WEEKEND teamed up with International Fight League, a team-based mixed martial arts organization that's rapidly gaining in popularity. The combination style of fighting -- borrowing moves from karate, boxing and wrestling, to name a few -- can save you from any type of aggressor, both in and outside the ring. Bas Rutten, an IFL coach and spokesman, is one of the many league members who will hold free classes nationwide this month (see ifl.tv/SelfDefense08.html for more information). With the right training, he says, anyone can potentially escape a life-threatening situation."

Bas, one of the funniest MMA personalities, offers some tips to USA Today...USA WEEKEND Magazine |