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Notes from the latest Association of Boxing Commissions meeting in New Orleans (MMA news)
By Zach Arnold | July 22, 2010
Take note of Jeremy Lappen’s presence.
This year’s annual convention of the Association of Boxing Commissions held at the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans concluded last evening.
During this week’s convention overseen by ABC President Tim Luekenhoff of Missouri, the following MMA related matters were addressed:
This past Saturday, Yves Lavigne conducted a full day’s referee seminar.
This past Sunday, Nelson Hamilton conducted an eight hour judging seminar.
On Monday, Hamilton gave a two hour presentation on his half-point scoring system.
JT Steele and Jeremy Lappen spoke regarding their amateur sanctioning organization, CAMO.
On Tuesday, Stitch Duran gave a demonstration on hand wrapping and gloving.
On Wednesday, John McCarthy gave a detailed presentation on fouls and submissions.
Also on Wednesday-
Mario Mendez of the Amateur Pankration League spoke on pankration tournaments.
Jason Neff of MMA Ally spoke about his website and its goals.
Dr. Sheryl Wulkan gave a detailed presentation on pre-fight medical testing and exams, the need for standardized medical testing, common injuries, unusual medical issues, MRSA and weight cutting.
Nick Lembo announced the names of referees and judges whose training courses have been reviewed and approved.
Nick Lembo spoke about the need for Commissions to regulate and oversee amateur mixed martial arts.
Nick Lembo updated the ABC on the status of the Muay Thai committee.
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“This past Saturday, Yves Lavigne conducted a full day’s referee seminar.”
I hope he included a lecture about the importance of being decisive.
“On Monday, Hamilton gave a two hour presentation on his half-point scoring system.”
Two hours? To discuss half-points? Seriously?
Someone needs to give Nelson a lesson on the importance of brevity in persuasive speaking.
I’m working on a half-hour presentation for next year’s meeting that covers the ref replacing the mouthpiece in a fighter’s mouth if it falls out during a round.
I’m in the middle of completing a 96-page essay on proper bell ringing etiquette, and 10 second warning knock…
Can I recieve information on your essay? Please respond. There is so little on this subject.