Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty is denying reports that any sort of illegal lobbying occurred in order to legalize the sport of mixed martial arts in Ontario, according to a recent Canadian Press article. The NDP has asked Ontario’s integrity watchdog to investigate, and speaking Monday in Kitchener, Ont., McGuinty said he is willing to put […]
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CMA Proposes Ban on MMA Prizefighting
The Canadian Press is reporting that the Canadian Medical Association is calling for a ban on mixed martial arts prizefighting in Canada. Delegates at the CMA’s annual meeting voted Wednesday to have the doctors group seek a government ban on the sport. The vote came after often contentious debate among 250 doctors at the […]
Ontario to Legalize MMA
MMA is officially coming to Ontario! An announcement was made by Sophia Aggelonitis on an Ontario Government website Saturday, declaring that MMA events will be legalized and regulated in the Canadian province by early 2011. Ontario is taking steps to allow professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) events in the province. The province would adopt […]
Davies, Reilly Talk Legalizing MMA
British sports journalist Gareth Davies of the London Telegraph takes on New York Assemblyman Bob Reilly in a BBC debate over the moral and legal consequences of mixed martial arts competitions. Payout Perspective: I think it bears repeating that it’s not enough to just call Bob Reilly ignorant and dismiss him. He’s got the ear […]
MMAterial Facts (07/09/10): Australia, Canada, Germany and China Notes
Two-year Vancouver trial MMA period disappoints, fires head of athletic commission Ultimate fight: to convince Victoria UFC Hires Leadership to Open China Office UFC Announces Anti-Piracy Settlements with 500 Businesses and Individuals Strikeforce’s Upcoming Schedule; UFC 119, 120, 121 Announcements Two-year Vancouver trial MMA period could end with only one pro event having been held […]