This petition is intended to show the Georgia Athlectic and Entertainment Commission how their recent vote to change the rules of Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Events has been negatively received. Some of the rules (specifically the 10 count after a knockdown) actually make the matches MORE dangerous to competitors. The other rule changes put Georgia fighters at a severe disadvantage should they decide to pursue fights out-of-state after having only been exposed to these rules. Please sign this petition if you want to see the GAEC repeal these recent changes!
To see the new rules go to the GAEC website's post here (page 4, Section 90-2-05):
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/gaec/pdf/Rule%20Amendments/Posting%20Amateur%20MMA%20Rules.pdf
4 years agoComments:
First off I am 17 years old and cant wait to start my amateur carrier in m.m.a,but now that i see the so called new rules I must say i am highly offended.To think that in my amateur carrier my skill set will be limited,i mean no kicks to the head,no knees to the face,no slamming,no ground and pound,and no i hear that some submissions i cant do.Is this really the way that's going to prepare me for pro m.m.a fights in the future because even tho im new to this sport, im not new to fighting and training so i would deeply appreciate if the G.A.E.C would reconsider changing some of the new rules to help new fighters such as myself become accustom to real m.m.a fights and better help prepare younger fighter for their pro debut.
Karina Soto, United States
4 years agoComments:
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Dustin lee spires, United States
4 years agoComments:
I plan to compete in amateur mma in the near future and I highly dislike the idea of my moves set being limited to armbars, chokes and straight leg locks only. I haven't trained this hard to not be able to use what I've learned. And wtf is up with a standing 10 count being involved, this is mma not boxing. You take kicks to the head away, but allow a competitor to get knocked down and get back up to take even more damage to their brain. Are you fucking serious? Does the name Muhamed Ali ring a bell?
4 years agoComments:
First off I am 17 years old and cant wait to start my amateur carrier in m.m.a,but now that i see the so called new rules I must say i am highly offended.To think that in my amateur carrier my skill set will be limited,i mean no kicks to the head,no knees to the face,no slamming,no ground and pound,and no i hear that some submissions i cant do.Is this really the way that's going to prepare me for pro m.m.a fights in the future because even tho im new to this sport, im not new to fighting and training so i would deeply appreciate if the G.A.E.C would reconsider changing some of the new rules to help new fighters such as myself become accustom to real m.m.a fights and better help prepare younger fighter for their pro debut.
Karina Soto, United States
4 years agoComments:
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Dustin lee spires, United States
4 years agoComments:
I plan to compete in amateur mma in the near future and I highly dislike the idea of my moves set being limited to armbars, chokes and straight leg locks only. I haven't trained this hard to not be able to use what I've learned. And wtf is up with a standing 10 count being involved, this is mma not boxing. You take kicks to the head away, but allow a competitor to get knocked down and get back up to take even more damage to their brain. Are you fucking serious? Does the name Muhamed Ali ring a bell?
David Lawrence, United States
4 years agoComments:
These rules need to be sriously modified
Beverly Evans, United States
4 years agoComments:
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JM Smith, United States
4 years agoComments:
The Standing 10-Count is a HORRIBLE and DANGEROUS rule change!!! It will result in more brain injury and prevent MMA athletes from developing a sufficient transition game to be able to compete at the pro level.
Please remove the Standing 10-Count rule from amateur MMA rules for the safety and development of the athletes!!!
Juan Alvarez, United States
4 years agoComments:
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juan, United States
4 years agoComments:
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Brad DeLee, United States
5 years agoComments:
This is boxing with takedowns. It makes wrestling completely obsolete. No GnP crushes the fighters biggest advantage from top position. The standing ten-count is also preposterous as it eliminates tkos completely when used in conjunction with the no GnP rules. It also leaves the fighter receiving the ten-count at advanced risk for brain injury. The 7-oz. gloves do nothing except protect the hand of the puncher. The Georgia Athletic Comisdion made rules that are acceptable when in use with minors but still doesn't allow them to compete. This set should be applied to 18 and under fighters only. It is my educated opinion that the advanced amateur rules should be used for all older combatants.
Christopher Potter, United States
5 years agoComments:
I agree as an up and coming fighter that the ten count rule will cause more chance for long term damage. No fighter is out to seriously injure or kill the other . If there is anything that needs to be done the referrers need to be encouraged to stop the fight faster to protect the fighter if he is not up to par.
