Prize fighting in sports like boxing and mixed martial arts could be coming to P.E.I., as the province proposes to make some combat sport fighting competitions legal.

P.E.I.'s criminal code bans prize fighting — when two people meet to fight with their hands or feet — in many cases. But the government is seeking public input on legislation that would regulate professional and amateur boxing, kick-boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA).

Neighbouring provinces Nova Scotia and New Brunswick already allow tournaments in these sports, and Matt MacGrath, who owns Renzeo Gracie Gym in Charlottetown, said it's long overdue for P.E.I.

"I've (got) a number of amateur and pro fighters from the gym that have to travel to other provinces, it would be kind of nice for them to fight in front of their mom

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