Category: Ali Act

Six Good Reasons To Apply the Muhammad Ali Act to Mixed Martial Arts

Sam Caplan, of Fiveouncesofpain.com, asked for just one GOOD reason as to why the Muhammad Ali Act Boxing Reform Act of 2000 (the “Muhammad Ali Act“) should be applied to Mixed Martial Arts (”MMA“).  Ask, and you shall receive.  Before I proceed further, let me first thank Mr. Caplan for taking the time to read and […]

Muhammad Ali Act: Applies Only to Boxers?

In discussion with various individuals in the mixed martial arts industry, it is often said that while mixed martial artists should be afforded some form of protection, the Muhammad Ali Act is not applicable to mixed martial arts.  In support of this notion, it is said that the Muhammad Ali Act utilizes the terms “boxer” […]

Muhammad Ali Act: A Step Ahead.

Mr. Brent Brookhouse, of Bloodyelbow.com, posted a response to my original article entitled “Battle Lines Being Drawn:  Why the Muhammad Ali Act Should Apply to MMA.”  The original article can be found here:  http://mmafa.tv/battle-lines-being-drawn-why-the-muhammad-ali-act-should-apply-to-mma/.  Mr. Brookhouse’s full response can be found here.  http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2008/7/2/563350/ali-act-not-a-step-in-the.  Unfortunately, Mr. Brookhouse’s entire argument is either based upon incorrect factual assumptions, […]

Why the Muhammad Ali Act Should Apply to MMA-UPDATE

Eddie Goldman of NHBnews published an article on December 27, 2007, which contained detailed quotes from Fedor Emelianenko.  The article can be found here:  http://www.adcombat.com/Article.asp?Article_ID=14555.  Unfortunately, I didn’t see this article while drafting the initial blog, but it is worth referencing now.   In the article, Fedor Emelianenko detailed the reasons he chose not to sign with Zuffa.  Emelianenko […]

Battle Lines Being Drawn: Why the Muhammad Ali Act Should Apply to MMA.

Zuffa, LLC’s (”Zuffa“)1 efforts in opening new jurisdictions for, and regulating the sport of mixed martial arts (”MMA“) are laudable.  MMA is now sanctioned in 32 states, and it is safe to say that is largely due to the efforts of Zuffa.  Currently, Zuffa is ambitiously attempting to gain approval for mixed martial arts in […]