Medical Beat: Canadian Medical Association’s desired MMA ban is narrow-minded

The Canadian Medical Association recently voted to solicit a ban of mixed martial arts in Canada.

In his latest installment of “Medical Beat,” MMAjunkie.com medical columnist and combat-sports specialist Dr. Johnny Benjamin disagrees with the course t…

The Canadian Medical Association recently voted to solicit a ban of mixed martial arts in Canada.

In his latest installment of “Medical Beat,” MMAjunkie.com medical columnist and combat-sports specialist Dr. Johnny Benjamin disagrees with the course that his esteemed Canadian colleagues have chosen.

His opposition is based upon a lack of corroborating
medical evidence, inconsistency in assessment and appreciation of
sports-related risks, and the inclusion personal preferences and
sensibilities in the regulation of sports.