CC is now an approved Amateur Sanctioning Body in the States of Illinois and Missouri! Stay tuned as more States are pending.
Remember, we also sanction and regulate events in States that do not currently have an active MMA Athletic Commission...
CC offers QUALIFIED officials and will sanction your event.
ABOUT US:
Combat Consulting LLC is an approved Event Sanctioning Body, a Professional MMA Officials' Training and Event Consultation Service Company.
Our goal is to promote integrity in and continue the growth of MMA throughout the country by providing highly qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced officials to fight promotions.
ROBERT HINDS — PRESIDENT
Robert has over 25 years experience in the field of martial arts and has been involved with Mixed Martial Arts since 1993.
He has Refereed over 3,200 bouts, Judged over 400 bouts, and is licensed and certified by several State Athletic Commissions, and many Combat Sport Organizations.
He has an extensive background experience as a Professional Fighter along with years of experience as a trainer/corner for MMA competitors, kick boxers and submission grapplers. He has also been a law enforcement trainer for several local, state and federal agencies.
MEET THE COMMISSIONERS:
Clay Goodman and Kelvin Caldwell are both outstanding, well rounded Event Commissioners. These extremely experienced gentlemen offer the highest level of service to each and every promoter, athlete and anyone else involved with the event.
Both Clay and Kelvin made their UFC Judging debut on Saturday October 25, 2008 in Rosemont, IL at UFC 90: Silva vs Cote. WELL DESERVED!
Most recently, BOTH of them were asked to judge at WEC 40 on April 5, 2009 in Chicago, IL. Kelvin was one of the judges for the main event title fight!
Kelvin and Clay are very approachable, fan friendly officials. They are open to answer questions from anyone, anywhere, anytime!
We are proud to announce two NEW CC Commissioners, Mr. Otto Torriero and Mr. Kerry Schall. Both of these gentlemen have an extensive background in the sport of MMA. Look for them at CC Sanctioned Events very soon...
Combat Consulting alleviates many of the promoter's challenges both prior to and especially AT THE SHOW by providing services that fit each promoter's specific needs.
The Combat Consulting staff is professional, knowledgeable, not to mention well rounded in their skill sets. All officials will assist in any manner to ensure a safe, successful event.
Our services include but are not limited to:
- Amateur and Pro (in non-commissioned States) Event Sanctioning
- Event Consulting
- Assistance with State Athletic Commission requirements
- Contracting of ALL required officials
- Access to a database not limited to: event insurance, licensed physicians, announcers, cage rental companies, etc.
Combat Consulting will conduct your weigh-in, oversee all paperwork including fighter information sheets, physical forms, and release forms. We will organize the paperwork and keep accurate results at your event. The results will be e-mailed to the promoter and the State Athletic Commission within 48-72 hours of the event.
During the event, our staff will monitor and control all activity and operations at cageside. The staff will also sign off on handwraps and inspect required equipment.
Combat Consulting also trains officials and offer continuing professional development in an effort to assist promoters in any needed capacity.
We will do our best to keep promoters' budgets within reason while maintaining superior quality.
Combat Consulting assists you in creating an event that showcases the fighter's talents in a safe, regulated environment while giving the fans a memorable event.
Contact us for additional information regarding event design.
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MMA Referee & Judge Informational & Hands-On Seminar
Jan 27th, 2009 by promma.
Have you ever considered becoming a mixed martial arts referee or judge? Now is your opportunity. At the Extreme Couture - Chicago gym on February 14th there will be a MMA Referee and Judge Informational and Hands-On Seminar presented by Combat Consulting LLC.
Some of the topics that will be covered for MMA judges include judges’ criteria, scoring a bout, and a review of MMA rules and regulations. Some of the topics covered for MMA referees will include fighter inspection, body positioning, and mechanics, and assessing amount of damage. You will not only learn what the jobs are, but most importantly, how to perform them properly with consistency.
The informational portion of this seminar will provide you with vital information in taking your first steps to becoming a qualified official. The hands on workshop offers the opportunity of physically judging and refereeing mock bouts with skilled athletes in a live sparring environment.
If you have already attended the information portion of this seminar, you are eligible to attend the hands on workshop only. Current Combat Consulting officials are offered a special rate on the hands on workshop.
Seminar fees:
Judges information only (2 hours)- $150
Referees information only (2 hours)- $175
Judges information AND hands on- $250
Referees information AND hands on- $275
BOTH Judge & Referee Seminar AND hands on- $500
Please contact Robert Hinds @ roberth@combatconsulting.net for registration information.
Combat Consulting LLC is a professional MMA Officials’ Training and Event Consultation Service Company. Our goal is to promote integrity in and continue the growth of MMA throughout the country by training and providing highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced officials to fight promotions.
For information about Combat Consulting LLC: www.combatconsulting.net
Chicago gets new MMA organization: Mayhem Promotions holds first event
Dec 16th, 2008 by promma.
“Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in the world.” We hear this phrase all the time.
Critics ask, “Is MMA getting more popular or is it just the UFC?” The answer is, MMA is becoming more and more popular.
The proof of MMA’s rising popularity is evident in places like Chicago, Illinois where a brand new MMA organization entitled Mayhem Promotions recently held it’s very first fight card: “Disorderly Conduct” with over fifteen hundred fans in attendance.
Mayhem Promotions was founded by Jeff and Joe Albin. In March they began putting together the pieces of the puzzle that allowed them to hold their very first event on December 6, 2008 at the Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
Their first show was an amateur event. They expect to hold three or four amateur events prior to stepping up to pro.
Jeff Albin told us at PRO MMA (www.promma.info) that over the course of their first several shows, Mayhem Promotions intends on finding fighters from the Midwest they can build a solid pro event around. Some of the guys that fought at Disorderly Conduct are just about ready to go pro. So their intention is to “scout, build up these fighters’ experience, win or lose, with quality matched opponents, and in the end see what these guys are made of. If we like what we see after a show or two, we intend on signing them to pro fight contracts.”
The game plan for Mayhem Promotions is to continue to build capital through ticket, apparel and sponsor sales and when financially ready for a pro event, they intend on making a huge splash in the MMA community. Albin says, “Chicago and the Midwest deserves to be home to a big, well maintained,
respected MMA promotions company. And that’s our goal.”
Mayhem Promotions plans to hold four or five events in 2009. As of today, the next show is not scheduled but they plan to announce a date and venue before the first of the year. They are shooting for early or mid-March.
Albin mentioned several standout fighters that participated in “Disorderly Conduct” who they would love to have back to fight again:
- Chris Lane - Hawkeye Wrestling Club
- Mike Morrissey - unattached
- Greg Reddington - MBD Martial Arts
- John Grabowski - Team No Ego
- Pat Consago - EIU Wrestling Room
- Kamil Broda - MBD Martial Arts
- John Diekman - unattached
- Ed Carpenter - EIU Wrestling Room
Jeff and Joey Albin
Albin was very pleased with the results of their first event on Dec. 6. All the fights were competitive and exciting and Jeff gave his brother Joe the credit for putting the matches together. Several fights went the distance and there were some great knockouts as well as some very technical submissions.
Here were a few of the highlights from Disorderly Conduct:
- Mike Morrissey’s TKO (strikes) of Rodney Nelson, was definitely a crowd pleasing fight. This was a super heavyweight match up, and lived up to the expectation we had set forth.
- Greg Reddington decision win over Dan Aguirre was very competitive going all three rounds.
- Pat Consago won a split decision over John Grabowski, very exciting fight. The decision could have gone either way, and some times that is what you want, so the crowd is into it.
Here are the official results from Mayhem Promotions: Disorderly Conduct 1
Kylei Swadlich def. Todd McDaniel by TKO rd 1 - 2:37
Marshall Reed def. Clayton Martell by Decision (Unanimous) rd 3 - 5:00
Brian Parmenstein def. Tully Nerier by KO rd 1
Jim Pettus def. Clarke Dufferin by Submission rd 2 - 1:03
Mikey Johnstein def. James Krausitch by TKO (Punches) rd 2 - 3:07
Justin Salazar def. Darryll Wooks by Submission rd 1 - 2:14
Albin really stressed that Mayhem Promotions singular goal is to be a proponent to the sport of MMA and especially in the Midwest. “We not only have a great talent pool in the region, we have great fans that deserve a show put on by local guys. More importantly local fans! That’s how we base our events, did Joe and I, as “fans first” enjoy the event? If the answer is yes (which it was), than we’re
satisfied.”
Jeff Albin gave a special thanks Robert Hinds and his team at Combat Consulting for sanctioning their first event and helping to make it run so smoothly.
You can learn more about Mayhem Promotions and keep up with their news and future event announcements at www.mayhempromotions.com.
