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ABC

American body grouping the athletic commissions of the various states that votes on rule changes in MMA, which only take effect after individual approval by each state athletic commission.

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Did Gane deserve the win against Ngannou? We revisit the clash!
September 25, 2025 · Aldric & Herbi · 47 k views

Did Gane deserve the win against Ngannou? We revisit the clash!

« The new criteria he's talking about were voted on by the ABC, the Association of Boxing Commissions. In August 2016. The ABC doesn't make it happen automatically. Each state athletic commission has to say OK, we approve these rule changes. »

Alex · at 2:36
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