DCA investigates cage-fighting

Docklands Community Association (DCA) wants to find out whether the local community opposes cage-fighting events proposed for Etihad Stadium.

The move comes after the State Government lifted the ban on cage-fighting last month.

Etihad Stadium has been tipped as the location of the first Victorian UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) event later this year.

However neither Etihad Stadium or the UFC have confirmed that a cagefighting event would be held at the venue.

DCA president Roger Gardner said the association did not currently have an official position on cage-fighting at the stadium, but said anecdotally some concerns had been raised amongst members.

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These included the potential for the sport to attract undesirable people to the area, adversely affecting Docklands’ image and the risk of anti-social behaviour.

“We are running the survey to find out what our members think before we adopt a position or take any other action,” Mr Gardner said.