Louisiana State Athletic Commission public meetings in 2021

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Louisiana State Athletic Commission is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, discuss license applications and previous shows, and approve upcoming shows. No specific items or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• No specific items listed; agenda consists of standard procedural items.

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Commission approved license applications for Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, Majaero Hills, and Chase Dixson pending fees and bonds. Several upcoming wrestling and fighting shows were approved subject to bond verification. The board also authorized payments for computer updates for Zoom meetings and new printing equipment.

• Approved license application for Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions (all ayes)
• Approved promoter license for Majaero Hills pending fees and bond
• Approved boxing promoter license for Chase Dixson (all ayes)
• Approved wrestling shows subject to bonds being in order
• Approved One Championship license pending bond (all ayes)
• Authorized payment for computer updates for Zoom meetings (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of printer for Buddy and portable printer/scanner for Russell (all ayes)
• Approved payment of bills and salaries (all ayes)

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The commission will conduct a regular meeting to review promoter license applications and reports from recent boxing and wrestling shows. The agenda also includes financial reports and discussions regarding upcoming events.

• Promoter license applications
• Report of last month's boxing shows
• Report of last month's MTE shows
• Upcoming shows

The Commission approved a series of amateur boxing matches for October 2021 and granted a license to Judson McCord. Members updated health requirements to allow testing for participants within 72 hours of events while requiring vaccinations for officials and deputy commissioners.

• Approved payment of bills and salaries (All ayes)
• Approved granting MTE License for 2021 to Judson McCord (All ayes)
• Approved amendment to allow participants to provide a negative test within 72 hours of an event instead of vaccination (All ayes)
• Approved requirement that all officials and deputy commissioners must be vaccinated (All ayes)
• Approved upcoming shows for 10/28/21, 10/29/21, and 10/30/21 (All ayes)
• Decided Edward Mendy is out for life and cannot be admitted

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Louisiana State Athletic Commission will hold a virtual meeting on August 25, 2021. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, financial report, and license applications. No specific proposals or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• License applications
• Review of previous shows
• Discussion of upcoming shows

The Commission approved a mask and vaccination mandate for workers and athletes effective September 15, 2021. It also approved several upcoming boxing and wrestling shows and denied a Class A license for Donnie Davis.

• Approved mask and vaccination requirements for workers and athletes effective Sept 15
• Denied Class A license for Donnie Davis
• Approved upcoming shows for 09/01, 09/24, 09/25 (Taco Fest and Houma Wrestle Fest), and 10/01 (WWE)
• Tabled discussion on Bare Knuckle boxing proposal to next date
• Accepted minutes and approved expenses/salaries

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

This is a procedural meeting notice with no specific agenda items listed. The commission will convene at the Louisiana State Capitol Building in Baton Rouge.

The Commission approved several upcoming MMA, wrestling, and boxing events. It also established updated health guidelines for events following the lifting of state mandates, including vaccination or testing requirements for contestants.

• Approved June minutes (all ayes)
• Approved financial report (all ayes)
• Approved upcoming MMA, wrestling, and boxing shows (all ayes)
• Required contestants to provide proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test
• Required corner men, seconds, wrappers, and officials to provide proof of vaccination or wear a mask
• Maintained prohibition of physical contact between contestants and the public to and from the ring

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Commission approved updated health protocols for events, including vaccination or testing requirements for contestants. It also hired Daniel Redmann as the new outside attorney and approved several upcoming MMA and boxing shows.

• Approved April and May minutes (all ayes)
• Approved financial report (all ayes)
• Reduced fines for Oren and Perry Hawxhurst to $500 each and lifted suspensions (all ayes)
• Retained Daniel Redmann as new outside attorney (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of new PC and external hard drive under $1,000
• Adopted COVID-19 guidelines requiring contestants to provide proof of vaccination or negative test (all ayes)
• Approved MMA shows for 6/25 and 7/24 (all ayes)
• Approved 7/10 boxing show contingent on 2020 license confirmation

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Louisiana State Athletic Commission will hold a meeting to discuss opening up for new shows, accepting new licenses, and addressing unlawful shows. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a financial report, and introduction of a new commissioner.

• Discussion on opening up for new shows
• Discussion on accepting new licenses
• Discussion of unlawful shows
• Approval and discussion of upcoming shows

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Commission approved several promoter and venue licenses and accepted financial reports. Members voted to address illegal shows at 2300 Scenic Highway after the legislative session ends. The board also approved the waiver of a promoter's fee for Justin Verdin.

• Approved minutes, expenses, and salaries (all ayes)
• Granted provisional license to Manjaro Mills (all ayes)
• Approved license and bond for Pro Elite/Population Entertainment Promotions, LLC (all ayes)
• Granted license to Tim Grader - Joe Ancona (all ayes)
• Renewed Class 'B' license for Gulf State Wrestling (all ayes)
• Tabled outdoor shows
• Approved JBE's Proclamation No. 79 regarding tests and cage side seating (all ayes)
• Waived promoter's fee for Justin Verdin (all ayes)

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Louisiana State Athletic Commission is meeting to discuss opening up for new shows, accepting new licenses, and addressing unlawful shows. The agenda also includes approval of upcoming shows, financial report, and old business.

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Commission approved several Class A and B licenses for promoters and wrestlers. It also established safety zone restrictions and mandated that Class B shows follow Governor's COVID-19 proclamations.

• Approved Class B license for Michael Boudreaux
• Approved Class B license for Joey Comeaux
• Approved Class A license renewal for Matt Fleming (Elevate Pro)
• Approved Class A licenses for all applicants, including Eddie L. Cedotol, Jr.
• Granted boxing promoter license to Nathaniel Cooper pending surety bond and financial paperwork
• Approved restriction of safety zones to Commission Personnel only
• Required Class B shows to adhere to Governor's COVID-19 proclamations
• Approved grandfathering of 2020 promoter licenses into 2021 for those in good standing

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

This is a notice of a meeting of the Louisiana State Athletic Commission. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion.

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Commission approved a televised event for April 23 and implemented new health guidelines for all Class A and B wrestling events. These rules require immediate on-site COVID-19 testing by health professionals and the elimination of general admission seating. The Governor's office has banned new licensing until further notice.

• Approved televised event for 4/23
• Mandated on-site COVID-19 testing for all participants in the safety zone
• Required all tests to be administered and read by a health professional
• Banned vaccination cards as proof of negative COVID-19 results
• Prohibited general admission seating in favor of reserved seating only
• Required event approval from DHH and Fire Marshal Dept. for each event
• Approved January teleconference minutes and financial report
• Initiated subpoena process for fighter Mr. Holmes for breaking quarantine

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Louisiana State Athletic Commission is meeting to discuss licenses and potential rule changes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• License discussion
• Rule changes

Louisiana State Athletic Commission

The Commission approved the December and January financial reports and authorized the approval of a televised boxing show provided there is no public audience. No 2021 budget was created or approved due to Covid restrictions. The body discussed potential future regulation of bodybuilding entities.

• Approved December and January financial reports (all ayes)
• Authorized J.S. to approve a televised boxing show provided there is no audience, no entourages, and safety rules are confirmed (all ayes)
• Authorized J.S. to negotiate blood test costs and fees with TV producers (all ayes)
• Decided no 2021 budget would be created or approved due to Covid restrictions (all ayes)
• Determined no new shows will be approved during the pandemic, except for the specific televised show discussed