The Association of Ringside Physicians “does not currently support transgender athlete competition against cisgender athletes in combat sports.”
That is according to a recent position paper released by the ARP on June 13. The report comes courtesy of Combat Sports Law, which was the first outlet to report on the ARP’s stance when it comes to transgender athletes in combat sports. The document itself states:
“The Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP) is committed to the concept of fair competition. It advocates for two equally skilled and matched athletes to keep bouts fair, competitive, entertaining, and, most importantly, safe for all combatants.