Youth MMA Again Target For Mizzou Legislators
December 2, 2008
Missouri has been somewhat of a hotbed in the discussion of MMA and its appropriateness for children. At this stage in the acceptance of MMA, it is debatable whether this is a fight worth pursuing. While still legal at this point, legislators seem to have youth MMA in the crosshairs:
It appears Missouri is the only state to allow sanctioned youth cage fighting. It’s a misdemeanor in many states.
In April, some state legislators introduced a bill to ban youth cage fighting in Missouri. The bill didn’t pass.
Lawmakers say a committee hearing on the re-filed bill could come as early as January. Some fans say trying to ban the growing sport will only force it underground.
