Posted on December 17, 2009
Today Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) was sanctioned in the City of Vancouver, BC by a vote of 6 to 3.
Two unsuccessful attempts at sanctioning in 2007 and again March 2009 clearly showed there was a need for education on what MMA is and is not.
With that in mind, for almost the last year, Dave.ca Communications has been working with politicians, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotions, media and other stake holders to bring MMA to Vancouver. Education through the use of medical studies; comparisons of injury rates with other sports; positive media appearances; and showing politicians how this could economically benefit their jurisdictions lead to today’s successful passing.
I want to highlight three politicians who went stuck their necks out and gave support to the MMA community. From the City of Vancouver, Councillor Suzanne Anton; British Columbia’s Attorney General Mike de Jong; and Federal Member of Parliament and Canadian Heritage Minister, James Moore who actually spoke today and clarified many misconceptions on the legality of MMA in Canada.
I will continue to update this post in the coming days with links to reports, media appearances, etc. For now here are some resources for you.
Vancouver Athletic Commission Waiver Form for MMA participants
MMA Report from the City of Vancouver - July 2009 Ipsos Ried poll on popularity of MMA
Sports Concussion Report from the University of North Carolina
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Report on Indicence of Injury in Professional Mixed Martial Arts Competitions
Dave.ca Blog Post – The Latest on MMA in Vancouver – September 18, 2009
Radio appearance on The Christy Clark Show on CKNW in Vancouver, BC – December 17, 2009
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Radio appearance on Jacked in with Jessica on AM 1150 in Kelowna, BC – December 17, 2009
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- Dave.ca Supporting MMA
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- Dave.ca Communications Inc. owner Dave Teixeira speaking in favour of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sanctioning in the City of Vancouver at the December 17, 2009 Vancouver City Council Meeting. The vote passed to allow MMA by 6 to 3.
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- UFC Speaking in Favour of MMA Part 1 of 3
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- 10:57
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- UFC representatives Lawrence Epstein and Michael Mersch speaking in favour of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sanctioning in the City of Vancouver at the December 17, 2009 Vancouver City Council Meeting. The vote passed to allow MMA by 6 to 3.
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- UFC Speaking in Favour of MMA Part 2 of 3
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- 10:38
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- UFC representatives Lawrence Epstein and Michael Mersch speaking in favour of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sanctioning in the City of Vancouver at the December 17, 2009 Vancouver City Council Meeting. The vote passed to allow MMA by 6 to 3.
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- UFC Speaking in Favour of MMA Part 3 of 3
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- 10:20
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- UFC representatives Lawrence Epstein and Michael Mersch speaking in favour of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sanctioning in the City of Vancouver at the December 17, 2009 Vancouver City Council Meeting. The vote passed to allow MMA by 6 to 3.
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- MP James Moore Speaks in Favour of MMA Part 1 of 2
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- 4:53
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- Hon James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage speaking in favour of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sanctioning in the City of Vancouver at the December 17, 2009 Vancouver City Council Meeting. The vote passed to allow MMA by 6 to 3.
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- MP James Moore Speaks in Favour of MMA Part 2 of 2
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- 7:43
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- Hon James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage speaking in favour of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sanctioning in the City of Vancouver at the December 17, 2009 Vancouver City Council Meeting. The vote passed to allow MMA by 6 to 3.
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- Joel Posluns Speaking Against MMA Part 1 of 2
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- 10:43
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- Joel Posluns speaking against Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sanctioning in the City of Vancouver at the December 17, 2009 Vancouver City Council Meeting. The vote passed to allow MMA by 6 to 3.
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- Joel Posluns Speaking Against MMA Part 2 of 2
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- 7:57
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- Joel Posluns speaking against Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sanctioning in the City of Vancouver at the December 17, 2009 Vancouver City Council Meeting. The vote passed to allow MMA by 6 to 3.
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- MMA in BC September 18, 2009
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- 5:05
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- An update on the status Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) regulation in British Columbia.
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