Hello Everyone,
Here’s a FACT about Combat Sports in Manitoba:
Professional MMA and Kickboxing WAS NOT regulated in Manitoba until 2006. The First Legal, Provincially Sanctioned, Professional MMA and Kickboxing event was held in Winnipeg on April 15, 2006, with a full Amateur Kickboxing undercard. This event was sanctioned by the Manitoba Boxing Commission which is now the Manitoba Combative Sports Commission (MCSC).
Canadian Fighting Championship 7 was held in Winnipeg on September 10, 2011. The MCSC again sanctioned this Professional MMA and Kickboxing event with a full Amateur Kickboxing undercard.
These events were held prior to the amendment made in 2013 to Section 83 of the Canadian Criminal Code which defines Prize Fights. Any Combat Sport events held without the Province of Manitoba’s approval violates Section 83 of the Canadian Criminal code.
The MCSC has the capability of regulating, sanctioning, and officiating amateur combat sports. The Manitoba Combative Sports community must unite to make this a reality. Please take a look at the Petition letter to the Manitoba Government.
Petition Letter the Manitoba Minister of Sport
Thank You,
Giuseppe DeNatale
CFC Gym Winnipeg
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