Canadian Medical Association to Follow British Medical Association and Advocate for a Ban of MMA?

The British Columbia Medical Association wants the Canadian Medical Association to advocate for a ban on MMA:

The doctors group wants its national body, the Canadian Medical Association, to consider a resolution [to ban MMA] at its annual meeting next week that would seek to deliver a knock-out punch to the popular sporting event in Canada.

The CMA has been advocating for a ban on amateur and professional boxing since 2001. But the organization has no policy on MMA and won't comment on the B.C.-sponsored resolution, which may come before delegates - or not.

Still, BCMA president Dr. Ian Gillespie is counting on the issue being discussed at the Niagara Falls, Ont., meeting, because he believes MMA is an inherently dangerous sport that could lead to catastrophic injuries among participants.

"MMA fighting, like boxing, is distinct from many other sports in that the basic intent of the fighter is to cause harm in order to incapacitate his or her opponent," Gillespie said from Vancouver. "And what distinguishes MMA fighting from boxing is the use of various techniques to do so that aren't limited to punching, and there may be the presence of fewer safety rules."

If the BCMA is successful in their campaign the CMA would join the British Medical Association who also advocates for the ban of boxing and mixed martial arts. 

Hopefully the BCMA will stay consistent and come out against AAA Football the CFL too...