Mixed martial arts regulation is finally coming to Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick today signed into law a bill, versions of which were previously approved by the House and Senate, that calls for the Massachusetts State Boxing Commission to become the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission and oversee MMA events.

The move opens the door for the UFC to host a long-anticipated event in Boston.
www.mmajunkie.com could not reach Massachusetts State Boxing Commission officials for clarification on the bill’s final details. Massachusetts, for example, may allow individual locales to determine whether or not they want to host MMA events. It’s also not known how quickly the state may be ready to begin its regulatory duties.

UFC president Dana White, though, immediately took to Twitter to express his pleasure over the coming state sanctioning.
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Mike Campbell takes out Medrano in WCF 8

Boston Mass. September 1, 2009 – World Championship Fighting today announced  more fights for their September 26th show at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Mass.
Local 7 Iron Worker, and frequent WCF Fighter John Benoit takes yet another tough fight when he takes on American Top Team’s Hitalo Machado. Benoit was very impressive in his recent win at WCF 7 over Damien Trites, and he looks to keep the train rolling against Machado. Machado makes his WCF debut, but is no stranger to the local fans. He’s a Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt, and is also an accomplished striker. This highly anticipated fight is sure to please.

Damien Trites will make his return to WCF after his war with John Benoit when he takes on Noah Weisman. Noah was impressive in his pro debut with WCF, beating Steve Beck by submission in the first round. Trites will be a big step up in competition for him, but Weisman is looking to get in there with the very best fighters the WCF can give him. Trites is looking for a rematch with Benoit, and a win here could set that fight up.
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
by Jack Encarnacao

WILMINGTON, Mass. — World Championship Fighting crowned featherweight Dan Ferrer as its first champion in front of its largest crowd to date at WCF 6 on Saturday at the Aleppo Shriners Auditorium.

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Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Boston — World Championship Fighting is proud to announce a special autograph signing to ticket holders for the March 14th event. Expected in attendance include UFC Fighters: Marcus “the Irish Hand Grenade” Davis, Jorge ” El Conquistador” Rivera, Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon, Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon, and internet legend Sean “The Gladiator” Gannon. Also on hand will be WEC star and welterweight contender Mike Campbell.The autograph session will begin at 5:00PM and will conclude at 6:30PM, so get your tickets now and be first in line for the autograph session!

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