Month: November 2014

Latest Piracy Prosecutions Result in Hefty Default Judgements

November 27, 2014

Adding to this site’s archived caselaw summaries of combat sports PPV piracy prosecutions, two decisions were released this month by the US Federal Courts granting default judgement in cases of alleged cable and satellite theft. In the first case (Joe Hand Promotions Inc. v SlackTV) the Plaintiff obtained default judgement against the Defendant for alleged … More Latest Piracy Prosecutions Result in Hefty Default Judgements

Karate Manitoba Releases Rules for “Prize Fights” in the Province

November 25, 2014

Earlier this year Manitoba passed an Order in Council setting out how amateur ‘prize fights’ are to be regulated in the Province.  Oversight of all karate prize fights was handed to Karate Manitoba. Today Karate Manitoba sent the below e-mail setting out their regulatory framework for the sport.   I should note that the e-mail is … More Karate Manitoba Releases Rules for “Prize Fights” in the Province

District Attorney Analysis of Why Criminal Charges Not Filed in Dennis Munson Jr. Death

November 19, 2014

John Diedrich, reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel continues to ask questions following the death of amateur kickboxer Dennis Munson Jr. The potential legal consequences from this tragedy are ongoing with the police apparently “investigating why video of kickboxer Dennis Munson Jr.’s fatal fight — submitted to detectives as evidence — was missing 32 seconds … More District Attorney Analysis of Why Criminal Charges Not Filed in Dennis Munson Jr. Death

Weight Cutting Rears its Head in Another Combat Sports Death

November 16, 2014

Contrary to popular belief, most deaths in combat sports occur in lower weight classes as opposed to the heavier hitting classes.  One of the likely contributors is the brain dehydration that comes with rapid extreme weight cut practices associated with combatants making weight. A tragic recent death in amateur kickboxing occurred earlier this year in … More Weight Cutting Rears its Head in Another Combat Sports Death

Muay Thai and Some Absurdities With Canada’s Prizefighting Law

November 13, 2014

Section 83 of Canada’s Criminal Code prohibits ‘prize fights’ as a default position and sets out ways in which Provinces can legalize various amateur and professional combat sports. While section 83’s recent amendments were generally a positive development as they paved the way for legal MMA in Canada, the section is poorly drafted and led … More Muay Thai and Some Absurdities With Canada’s Prizefighting Law

MMA Regulatory Roundup

November 6, 2014

A quick roundup of recent regulatory punishments of note this week in the world of MMA. Following a 30% purse withholding due to Battlegrounds ONE tournament winner Roan Carneiro showing up late to a pre bout medical meeting, the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission reduced the fine to $100 (down from $15,000 being 30% of the … More MMA Regulatory Roundup