Regulation of MMA in the UK: a void that urgently needs filling – Part 1
In this 2 part series, Ben Sigler examines the different regulatory frameworks of Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA") in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. In Part 1 Ben outlines the rules, regulations and licensing frameworks in the US and UK and explains the aims of two organisations, SAFE MMA and UKMMAF, that may be instrumental to regulation of the sport in the UK.
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- Tags: Governance | MMA | Regulation | United Kingdom (UK) | United States of America (USA) | Welfare
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Ben Sigler
Ben Sigler is an associate in Stephenson Harwood LLP's dispute resolution team where he provides advice primarily in relation to contentious and regulatory matters to clients across a broad range of sectors.
