I oppose HB 1228 as it pertains to the proposed requirements for sanctioning bodies of Virginia sport combat events. As it stands events have options in who to use as a overseeing agency at their events (events which bring tourism and local monies alike to area businesses). The proposed changes are written in a manner that seems to deliberately eliminate all but one group as an available sanctioning body. This creates a monopoly which is unethical, unfair, and unhealthy for growth of a sport that brings money to local economies.