Following the Wyoming State Board of MMA’s statement justifying a combatant fighting after losing consciousness between rounds the Association of Boxing Commissions has stepped in calling for a full investigation of this matter. The ABC’s press release has just been shared with me and I reproduce a copy below:  

Update April 13, 2014 – The Wyoming State Board of MMA has responded to criticism of the below conduct with the following self serving comments: All parties, including Mr.Maranhao, believed and stated unequivocally that Mr. Maranhao was medically safe to and capable of finishing the fight…. The Wyoming State Board of Mixed Martial Arts stands … More Licencing Consequences Following Wyoming Fighter Collapse?