It is a great day for practitioners and fans of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). The Ministry of Sports comes indeed this Friday, by the voice of Roxana Maracineanu, to officially deliver for one year the delegation (and therefore to legalize this ultimate combat sport) to the French Boxing Federation, chosen from six other candidates there a few days. Concretely, the delegation runs until December 2020.
"This is an expected day for MMA lovers. Their passion is recognized today. I took the time to discover this sport that I did not know, recognized the Minister of Sports. If I made this choice, it is for its recognition. It was not easy and I salute all the federations which have shown their interest. The challenge for the FFB will be to open up, to listen, and to involve as many people as possible. "
The meeting took place in the 13th arrondissement in the presence of the main representatives of the FFB and the new discipline in vogue. "This development will not be in any way and at any cost," added the former swimmer. It is now time for the latter to agree on the rest of the process, which will authorize fighting on French soil.