CSAC taking steps to regulate amateur MMA

Several reports  have stated that the California State Athletic Commission is banning all events hosting Pankration fights in California.  The CSAC is looking to regulate the sport of Pankration because promoters are using the term Pankration and illegally hosting amateur smoker events.  This is all apart of the Commission's initiative to setup more precautionary measures and oversight in amateur MMA matches in California.  In addition the Commission is now requiring all debuting professionals to undergo a physical evaluation supervised by Commission officials.  During the evaluation fighters are required to prove proficiency in their standup and grappling as well as enough cardio to finish the evaluation without gassing.  I don't know what this will mean for the smaller promotions in California but hopefully it will result in higher purses for professionals and a reduction in incompetent fighters in smaller MMA shows.