Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about the new rules being configured by the Association of Boxing Commissions. Those rules are supposed to be a sort of a blueprint for states to regulate their rules and sanctions in the sport of mixed martial arts. But why is a boxing commission in charge of stipulating such rules?

That question may have echoed in more than a few pair of ears as a mma committee will finally be put in place to oversee the sport of mixed martial arts. It only seems fitting to have a group of qualified individuals form a collective group to oversee rule changes in their respective sport. For what could a boxing commission really know about fighting from the guard?

The names of those who will make up this new committee have already been announced. Surprisingly, John McCarthy was not one of the names who was thrown into that mix. Fiveouncesofpain.com has the names of the men who will make up that committee.

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