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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) was sanctioned in the City of Vancouver, BC by a vote of 6 to 3.
