Reports: Top journo offers insight into potential changes in rules in MMA
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MMA is getting bigger with every passing day and is being recognised as one of biggest and grossing sports in the whole world. Numerous athletes are opting to fight Professionally in MMA for the huge perks that come after becoming a superstar. However, the part where MMA lacks is the rules and regulations that are exercised during the fight.
These rules are failing to collaborate with the modern form of MMA that is being utilised by the fighters. The lack of clarity in these rules have led to unjustified results that have been criticised by many. To avoid these mistakes it is necessary for the concerned association to take charge and make new changes.
The meeting regarding this matter will be taking place on 25th July and the MMA rules committee will put forward potential changes that are to be made.
ABC might make some amendments in MMA rules and regulations
Recently, popular ESPN reporter Marc Raimondi took to Twitter to share some inside news about the potential changes that MMA might undergo in upcoming times.
The reporter posted a series of tweets explaining what are these new changes and how it will impact the sport.
Lately, there have been many scenarios where fighters are getting eye poked by their opponents which is hindering their performance during the fight. ABC has finally decided to take a step as the new rule suggests that the fighters will be given five minutes time to recover after getting eye poked.
Another potential change the ABC will be targeting is the use of neoprene sleeves during the fight. These sleeves are already being used by fighters in other fighting commissions and it looks like they will be a great addition to the sport of MMA.
Scoring in a close fight has always been a matter of controversy. To avoid more of this confusion, ABC is looking forward to bringing out scoring ladders which will assist the judges to score more prominently and consistently.
These new rules that are expected to be applied are very important and it will benefit the fighters a great deal. This is a small step towards making the sport better and giving all the fighters a fair chance of competing without any external hindrances.
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