LOS ANGELES -- The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has fired its first salvo against unsanctioned events in its state.
CSAC executive officer Andy Foster said Tuesday during the commission's meeting that he would ignore victories obtained in unsanctioned events when he's vetting the matchmaking of CSAC-regulated promotions. If all of a fighters' wins have come in unsanctioned shows, CSAC will treat that fighter like he or she is making his or her pro debut and that fighter will not be able to compete against a more experienced opponent.
In theory, this will make it more difficult for a fighter who competes at unsanctioned events to make a direct jump to a major organization like the UFC or Bellator.