Update August 16, 2017 – …The NAC, today, approved 8 oz gloves.  They relied on no scientific evidence speaking to the safety of this decision contrary to advice from the ARP. ___________________________________________ …Unless the Nevada Athletic Commission choose to ignore their own rules and the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sport’s Regulatory Guidelines. Earlier … More No, McGregor and Mayweather Cannot Wear 8 oz Gloves…

Last week NextGen Brazillian Jiu Jitsu hosted an amateur BJJ contest despite the Province saying such events are illegal.  In an interesting twist Toronto police officers were present but not to arrest anyone, rather they posed for photos with participants thumbing their nose at the Province’s position. The Province, apparently not too pleased with this … More After BJJ Tournament Ontario Doubles Down on “Illegal” Combat Sports

At this week’s Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports convention attending regulators have unanimously agreed to adopt an instant replay policy for Mixed Martial Arts. This is framed as a ‘policy’ item as opposed to a rule or regulation in hopes that all member commissions automatically follow this practice.  In realtity, however, a jurisdiction by … More ABC Adopts Instant Replay Policy for MMA

At this week’s Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports convention attending regulators have agreed to unanimously add 4 new weight classes for Mixed Martial Arts. It is worth noting the new weight classes are not mandatory for promoters so an organization such as the UFC is under no obligation to expand their roster to new … More ABC Adopts 4 New MMA Weight Classes

Update July 26, 2017 – As reported by Kirik Jenness, these rules have been adopted by unanimous vote. __________________________________ This week the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports are having their annual convention hosted at the Mohegan Sun Casino. Among the noteworthy agenda items is a vote on a set of unified rules for … More ABC to Vote on Unified Rules of Kickboxing

At the 2016 Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports convention in Las Vegas changes to the Unified Rules of MMA were introduced which included the legalization of heel kicks to an opponents kidney from guard and a change in definition of what it takes to be a grounded fighter. Not all member commissions adopted … More CABMMA Adopts Heel Kicks to Kidneys and ABC’s New Definition of Grounded Fighter

Update July 22, 2017 – This tournament went off without a hitch.  Accounts from Facebook show that not only did the local city police not press any charges they were even in attendance and posed for this photo. This is an interesting scenario with the Province saying BJJ contests are presently illegal and with Toronto … More Ontario BJJ Tournament Plays a Game of Legal Chicken With the Province