Cole, Calton bring home wins in jiu jitsu and MMA action

by Darrell-Dingus Ely, Sports Writer
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Coeburn’s Chandler Cole (left) and former ETSU football star and Pennington Gap native, Brandon Calhoun (third from left) were victorious in their matches at MMA Showcase 13. SUBMITTED PHOTO


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