Overview

• The ABC voted to eliminate the controversial 12-to-6 elbow rule, effective November 1.
• Jon Jones, whose sole career loss was due to this rule, calls for his record to be amended.
• The definition of a grounded fighter now excludes hands or feet touching the canvas.
• Individual state athletic commissions must adopt these changes for them to be official.
• The new rules aim to reduce referee discretion and clarify combat regulations.