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Corner Registration Guidelines

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

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New Regulations Effective July 1 2016

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

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New Regulations for Amateurs in Virginia

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.

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Weigh-In Controversy

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,

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Featured Officials

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

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