Melbourne, Australia – The UFC on Tuesday applauded the State of Victoria Labor Government for executing a ministerial directive designed to increase safety within the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) by allowing the sport to be conducted in a much safer fenced-in enclosure. The directive was announced Wednesday morning (Australian local time) at a press conference held by The Honorable John Eren, Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events. “This is a major milestone for mixed martial arts in Victoria, which will allow the sport to flourish while at the same time better protecting its competing athletes,” said Tom Wright, UFC Executive Vice-President and General Manager, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Prior to the passing of the ministerial directive, MMA competitions in the State of Victoria were required to be conducted in boxing rings, which were never designed for MMA competitions.
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