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(State Capitol, Phoenix) - Mixed Martial Arts is officially on its way to Arizona with the final round in efforts to bring the sport here completed.
HB 2834 directs the Arizona Boxing Commission to adopt a clearly defined set of rules that would permit unarmed combat contests to take place in Arizona. Gov. Janet Napolitano signed the bill Monday.
"I am extremely pleased that we were able to agree on a bill that will effectively promote commerce and bring a very popular sport to the state," said the bill's sponsor, Rep. Jonathan Paton.
UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock (Pictures), who worked with the Legislature on HB 2834, adds, "Arizona becomes the next state to welcome Mixed Martial Arts, the world's fastest growing sport. I was very fortunate to work with the Arizona Legislature, including Rep. Jonathan Paton and Senate Chief of Staff Victor Riches, as well as with John Montano, the associate director of the Boxing Commission on this bill. Now the fans can enjoy, and the fighters can participate in MMA events in their home state, and I am extremely excited about the prospect of bringing professional MMA events to Arizona."
The law shall stipulate that the Arizona Boxing Commission be required to adopt rules for unarmed combat consistent with the unified rules for MMA adopted in most states.
The law takes effect 90 days after the legislative session ends.
(State Capitol, Phoenix) - Mixed Martial Arts is officially on its way to Arizona with the final round in efforts to bring the sport here completed.
HB 2834 directs the Arizona Boxing Commission to adopt a clearly defined set of rules that would permit unarmed combat contests to take place in Arizona. Gov. Janet Napolitano signed the bill Monday.
"I am extremely pleased that we were able to agree on a bill that will effectively promote commerce and bring a very popular sport to the state," said the bill's sponsor, Rep. Jonathan Paton.
UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock (Pictures), who worked with the Legislature on HB 2834, adds, "Arizona becomes the next state to welcome Mixed Martial Arts, the world's fastest growing sport. I was very fortunate to work with the Arizona Legislature, including Rep. Jonathan Paton and Senate Chief of Staff Victor Riches, as well as with John Montano, the associate director of the Boxing Commission on this bill. Now the fans can enjoy, and the fighters can participate in MMA events in their home state, and I am extremely excited about the prospect of bringing professional MMA events to Arizona."
The law shall stipulate that the Arizona Boxing Commission be required to adopt rules for unarmed combat consistent with the unified rules for MMA adopted in most states.
The law takes effect 90 days after the legislative session ends.
