Remember the days when UFC and other Mixed Martial Arts athletes were legally allowed to use steroids (testosterone)? If not here’s a brief reminder.  Athletes wanted exogenous testosterone.  A prohibited substance both in and out of competition.  The loophole?  They would tell athletic commissions (or the UFC in events they self regulate) that they suffered … More The TRT Papers – Mixed Martial Arts’ Skeletons in the Closet

Further Update August 3, 2016 – Today the ABC unanimously agreed to aim for January 1, 2017 as the target date for each commission to get these new rules in force ________________________________ Update – The rules voted on were revised at the last minute and replaced the word “damage” to “impact” in the revised judging … More ABC Adopts Overhaul to MMA’s Unified Rules

Update – For anyone interested here is video from day one of the Conference.  My presentation begins at the 2 hour 33 minute mark __________________________________________________ Today I had the pleasure of presenting at the 28th Annual ABC Conference where I was asked to discuss various legal trends in combative sport that should be of concern … More Welcome ABC Conference Attendees