There is a big controversy right now in the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) world right now as the first ever transgender fighter has entered the professional world of MMA. I found the article on cnn.com where it explained the situation more thoroughly. It said on the website "Born a man, Fallon Fox became a woman through surgery and then trained to fight in mixed martial arts". The controversy is whether or not a woman who was formerly a man should be allowed to fight in the women's division. I personally don't think that a former man should be allowed to do such a thing. I know just from play fights I have had with my 15 year old sister throughout the years that men have a "competitive advantage" in the physical aspect of fighting. The MMA administration board was not aware that Fallon was a transgender until after her first fight. Ericka Newsome (Fallon's opponent) believes it was unfair not be aware of Fallon's background until after the fight was finished. I agree with Ericka, in my experience with MMA everything you know about your opponent helps in the fight.
The MMA Administration is doing a further investigation on Fallon in an attempt to determine whether she should be allowed to fight in the women's division or not at all. The professional MMA league "requires two years of hormone therapy for transgender fighters." I don't think any amount of therapy or training can remove the physical advantages a man is born with. Ericka's manager Matt Hamilton does not think Ericka was given a fair chance in the fight, Matt "appealed the fight" in the MMA official meeting. Matt does not think the loss should go on Ericka's record because of the odd circumstances. Although I don't think Fallon should be able to fight in the women's division I think that the loss should be counted on Ericka's record. Even though there were probable unfair conditions in the fight Ericka lost a fight and I think to deny that loss would be lying.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/09/us/transgender-fighter/index.html
