With all the backlash the ABC received stemming from their conference in which amendments were made to the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, namely the weight class modifications, it appears they are deciding to take a step back and revisit those rules changes. A seven member committee—including heavyweights Keith Kizer from the NSAC, Armando Garcia from the CSAC, and Nick Lembo from the NJACB—has been formed to review the recent revisions and determine if they should stand.
Unified Rules Revisions Redux
July 14th, 2008
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Nevada, New Jersey & Ohio State Athletic Commissions Opposed To Weight Class Changes
July 9th, 2008
If you haven’t noticed, pretty much everyone in the MMA community is opposed to the new weight class changes, probably even you. Well, the people’s opinions who ultimately determine whether or not these new weight classes will be adopted or not are the state athletic commissions and the promoters. Dana White has already weighed in on the situation, and as expected, he’s completely against it.
So what about the athletic commissions? Where do they stand?
‘Big’ John McCarthy Comments On Being Dana’s New Enemy; Defends Weight Class Changes (Audio)
July 7th, 2008
In case you missed it, Dana White told Dave Meltzer this past weekend that not only will the UFC not follow the weight class changes outlined in the latest revision to the unified rules, but also that the man leading the charge, former UFC referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy, is his new enemy. It didn’t take long for ‘Big’ John to catch wind of White’s comments and had a few of his own during today’s Fight Network Radio show. McCarthy also went on to explain the reasoning behind the decision to change the weight classes.
1 CommentDana White Weighs In On The Unified Rules Weight Class Changes
July 6th, 2008
The most surprising modification to the unified rules of mixed martial arts that was made by the ABC this past week were the major changes to the weight classes. The change would undoubtedly have a huge impact on the UFC, which takes pride in following the unified rules. So how does Dana White and Co. feel about the ABC’s weight class revisions?
ABC Revises Unified Rules Of Mixed Martial Arts; Significant Weight Class Changes
July 4th, 2008
The Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) has revised the unified rules of mixed martial arts as of yesterday, July 3. No new rules were instituted, but clarifications and modifications were made to existing rules. Knees to head of a grounded opponent were not included in the changes because the ABC decided “the move would be too radical for some legislatures still considering the sport at this time.”
A quick rundown of the rule changes:
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