Press Releases
2023
2022
2020
Combat Sports Return to California - July 22, 2020
2019
2018
California State Athletic Commission To Host Boxing Stakeholder Summit - June 5, 2018
2016
State Opposes Professional Boxing in 2016 Olympics - March 1, 2016
CSAC Mourns the Loss of World Boxing Champion, Bobby Chacon
CSAC Mourns the Loss of MMA Fighter Kevin Ferguson aka "Kimbo Slice"
2015
The California State Athletic Commission to Host a Cutting Weight and Dehydration Summit
2014
CSAC Decision on Terrell Williams vs. Old School Boxing - August 21, 2014
CSAC Arbitration Decision: Andre Ward vs. Goossen Tutor Promotions, LLC - April 29, 2014
CSAC Arbitration Decision: Ronda Rousey vs. Fight Tribe Management, LLC - April 3, 2014
2012
California State Athletic Commission Suspends License of Fighter Antonio Tarver
New Neurological Assessment Fee and Officials Pay Scale
License of Fighter Cristiane Justino Santos - a.k.a. Cris Cyborg Suspended
2011
Chael Sonnen May Apply for License after June 29, 2011
Promoter's Bond - Change in Requirement
CSAC's Position on Medical Marijuana Policy
Charity Boxing Events in California
Pankraton Events In California
2010
Proposed Rule Changes
Amend Sections 208, 323, 399, and adopt 511
Muay Thai Subcommittee Meeting - October 18, 2010
Medical Advisory Committee Meeting - May 23, 2010
Commission Meeting - May 17, 2010
CSAC Elects New Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Notice to All CSAC Licensed Promoters
Licensed Boxing Officials and Ringside Physicians
2007
Press Release on B&P Section 523: January 19, 2007 - Mixed Martial Arts Ring
2006
Press Release: August 24, 2006 - Commission Program Establishes Medical Committee
Press Release: March 27, 2006 - Commission to Develop Approved MMA Gloves List
Press Release: March 20, 2006 - Commission to Train and Recruit Inspectors
Press Release: January 24, 2006 - California Commission Developing MMA Officials' Team
Press Release: January 24, 2006 - Informational Meeting for MMA Promoters Applicants
2005
Press Release: December 29, 2005 - MMA Licensing process ahead of schedule
Press Release: December 27, 2005 - Athletic Commission to closely supervise championship bouts
Press Release: December 23, 2005 - Athletic Commission to conduct participant weight study
Press Release: December 5, 2005 - Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competitions are coming to California