On 01/09/2001, Zuffa, LLC purchased the UFC from Bob Meyrowitz and the Semaphore Entertainment Group. Ever cognizant of the sports trials and tribulations during the preceding eight years, Zuffa’s management team immediately prioritized an affiliation with, and an official recognition from, a state athletic commission.
Read MoreAs I stated last month, most of the rules have evolved as a direct response to the old adage, “necessity is the mother of invention.”
Read MoreAlthough it is generally agreed that the Ten Commandments were carved in stone and are a divinely inspired set of rules, the same cannot be said for the rules governing society or those associated with mixed martial arts (MMA).
Read MoreIn the March issue of Grappling, my column, "A New Day?" discussed what I perceived to be subtle changes in the California State Athletic Commission's (CSAC) approach to the business aspect of being a regulatory agency.
Read MoreHey fight fans, have you ever felt like an early pioneer as you drive for hours to some remote Indian reservation to see your favorite MMA fighter? Do you remember wondering why the promoter couldn't get a location that didn't have buzzards flying overhead? Well, I'm here to tell you why so listen-up!
Read More"First and foremost, a referee must have a thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations. Knowing that he knows the rules gives him the self-confidence to enforce them."
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