Georgia in midst of MMA turmoil under new executive director

A commissioner with the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission has accused a top state official of appointing an unsuitable candidate to run the office following the resignation of its executive director.

Until a qualified person is found, GAE…

A commissioner with the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission has accused a top state official of appointing an unsuitable candidate to run the office following the resignation of its executive director.

Until a qualified person is found, GAEC commissioner Rick Thompson told MMAjunkie.com, the future of combat sports in the state is in jeopardy.

“Our primary goal is to protect the fans and the fighters so that there are fair and competitive fights,” he said Tuesday.