The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) approved changes to the Unified Rule of MMA and Judging Criteria which became effective January 1, 2017.  GCA has fully adopted

Corner men are required to register at each event during the designated time.  Although license fees are only required to be paid one time each calendar year (January 1 to

House Bill 1228 became effective July 1, 2016.  Here is a brief summary of how it impacts fighters: What is NEW for amateur fighters: Fighters must have their own health insurance policy

New legislation was passed in Virginia affecting amateur MMA events, sanctioning organizations and athletes. The new code reads as follows: § 54.1-829.1. (Effective October 1, 2015) Sanctioning organization; amateur events.

GCA has released it’s official statement regarding the controversy surrounding an altercation at weigh-ins for the MMA promotion “Battle of the Spartans” on 11/30/12: On November 30th Global Combat Alliance,

GCA would like to recognize GCA Officials Ringside Physician Tim Silver, M.D., and Senior Referee Mike King for their part in helping us maintain our high standard of safety and

GCA is comprised of officials throughout Virginia and the surrounding area.  We are striving to create a truly diverse organization.  Our goal is to have a representative on our staff from every

World-class, professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) makes its highly-anticipated return to the Mid-Atlantic region with the Ultimate Warrior Challenge’s – UWC® 8 JUDGEMENT DAY on Saturday, May 22 at the

MMA for Charity , a fundraising event that took place in Richmond, VA in order to raise money for Hope for Haiti Children’s Center, a non-profit organization established in 1999

GCA Referees Rick McCoy and Todd Govern were selected to officiate at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 20, which took place at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA