Tag: fighter appearance

Ontario Softens Up Their “Cleanly Shaven” MMA Requirement

September 13, 2013

Earlier this month I analyzed the law of facial hair in MMA pointing out that New Jersey has perhaps the most extreme requirements outright banning any beard and only permitting a “closely cropped mustache. “ Section 81 of the Ontario Athletics Control Act specifically adopts the New Jersey Rules for professional MMA.  I reached out to … More Ontario Softens Up Their “Cleanly Shaven” MMA Requirement

The Law of Roy Nelson’s Beard

September 3, 2013

Update October 17, 2013 – It is reported that the Texas CSA declined to intervene noting ” the Texas commission responded that they don’t regulate facial hygiene.” _________________________________________________________________ MMA Junkie reports that the UFC’s Daniel Cormier has voiced the following concerns about Roy Nelson’s appearance: “The thing about the beard is it doesn’t seem to be … More The Law of Roy Nelson’s Beard