B.C.'s top fight official given expanded powers to grapple with 'unsanctioned, unregulated' combat sports
B.C.'s top combat sports official has new powers to scrutinize competitions that he says are raising athlete safety concerns.
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B.C.'s top combat sports official has new powers to scrutinize competitions that he says are raising athlete safety concerns.