Association of Boxing Commissions approve rule changes for 12-to-6 elbows, definition for a downed fighter

A frustrating foul that cost Jon Jones the only loss on his record and the definition surrounding a “downed fighter” have been changed following a vote by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC).

On Tuesday, the ABC approved a couple of key rules changes that will go into effect starting Nov. 1, although each individual athletic commission still needs to adopt the rules before fighters see the difference in the cage or ring.