I spoke to Greg Sirb, executive director of the Pa. state athletic commission on Friday. He said the commission's meeting, where they will vote on legalizing MMA, is still on for tomorrow (Monday) morning. I hope to have a correspondent there, so as soon as it happens, I'll let you guys know.
Here's my original post from Jan. 14:
Just got off the phone with Greg Sirb, executive director of the Pa. State Athletic Commission. He said last week the Attorney General's office signed off on the rules and regulations to legalize mixed martial arts in the state.
Next and last step: A commission meeting at 11 a.m., room 302 of the "north office building," which Sirb says is directly behind the capital.
"All we have to do is meet," Sirb said. "I don't think there will be any speed bumps."
For prospective promoters, you should get in touch with Greg, either by phone at 717-787-5720, or by email. He'll put your name on a list, and after the Feb. 23 meeting, packets will be sent out.
Before a promoter can hold an event, the packets need to be completed, which include a police background check and a $15,000 bond, among other things, he said.
Sirb said about 35-40 promoters had already contacted him. He added that once the events get going, either he or one of his representatives will be at every event, making sure things run according to the rules and regs.
"We're going to watch them like a hawk ... just like we do with boxing," he said.
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