Month: June 2018

Study – Doping MMA Athletes Measured With Improved Physical Variables Compared to Non-Dopers

June 26, 2018

Adding to this site’s archived combat sports safety studies, research was recently published finding that MMA athletes who were found doping in competition had improved measurable physical variables in their bouts compared to their non-doping peers. In the study, titled “Exploratory study on illegal pharmacologic agents in mixed martial arts performance” the authors identified bouts … More Study – Doping MMA Athletes Measured With Improved Physical Variables Compared to Non-Dopers

Study – Rapid Weight Loss Practices in MMA Associated With Negative Mood and Cognitive Symptoms Before and After Competition

June 26, 2018

Adding to this site’s archived combat sports safety studies, findings were recently published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research noting that MMA athlete that resort to rapid extreme weight loss techniques reported an increase in a host of negative cognitive findings both before and after competition compared to their peers who did not … More Study – Rapid Weight Loss Practices in MMA Associated With Negative Mood and Cognitive Symptoms Before and After Competition

$10,000 In Damages Ordered for Commercial Piracy of Cotto v. Alvarez

June 26, 2018

Adding to this site’s archived case summaries of combat sports piracy judgements, reasons were released last week by the US District Court, D. New Jersey, ordering $10,000 in damages to be paid for the commercial piracy of Cotto v. Alvarez. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Singleton) the Defendant displayed the Pay Per … More $10,000 In Damages Ordered for Commercial Piracy of Cotto v. Alvarez

Let’s Talk Thiago Tavares’ Low Blow Loss and Illinois Rules

June 22, 2018

Earlier today Thiago Tavares was handed a TKO loss in his bout against Robert Watley at PFL 2 which took place in Illinois. Tavares was struck with a low blow.  It was deemed accidental.  As is the norm in MMA Tavares was given up to five minutes to continue.  He could not.  He was then … More Let’s Talk Thiago Tavares’ Low Blow Loss and Illinois Rules

$9,350 in Damages Ordered for Mayweather v. Pacquiao Commercial Piracy

June 19, 2018

Reasons for judgement were recently published by the US District Court, D. Connecticut, assessing damages of $9,350 for the commercial piracy of the Mayweather v. Pacquiao boxing bout. In the recent case (J & J Sports Productions, Inc. v. Pistol Pete’s Bar and Grill) the Defendants displayed the bout without paying the commercial sub licencing … More $9,350 in Damages Ordered for Mayweather v. Pacquiao Commercial Piracy

Case Study Links Mixed Martial Artist’s Death Possibly to Drastic Weight Cutting

June 17, 2018

A case study was published recently in the Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism linking rapid weight cutting as a possible culprit in the death of a mixed martial artist. In the article, titled Case Study: Fatal Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Possibly Related to Drastic Weight Cutting, the authors reviewed the case of a fighter that died … More Case Study Links Mixed Martial Artist’s Death Possibly to Drastic Weight Cutting

Study – KO / TKO Rate Due to Head Trauma Lower in Female MMA Compared to Boxing

June 12, 2018

Adding to this site’s archived combat sports safety studies, an article was recently published in the Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise looking at the rate of finishes in Mixed Martial Arts where a bout was stopped due to Knockout or Technical Knockout involving head trauma.  The data revealed that the combined incidence of KOs … More Study – KO / TKO Rate Due to Head Trauma Lower in Female MMA Compared to Boxing

Study – 100% of Tested Brazilian Olympic Boxers and Judokas Dehydrated

June 12, 2018

Adding to this site’s archived combat sports safety studies, an article was recently published by the American College of Sports Medicine discussing the hydration levels of Olympic Boxers and Judokas, both of whom compete in weight restricted sports (sports with weight classes where competitors often make weight with dehydration playing a role).  The study revealed that … More Study – 100% of Tested Brazilian Olympic Boxers and Judokas Dehydrated

Thoughts on Yoel Romero’s Threatened Weight Cut Lawsuit Against Illinois

June 11, 2018

Yoel Romero failed to make weight for UFC 225.  He weighed in heavy.  He was then given up to two hours to cut weight but regulators cut this window short.  He weighed in a second time and was a fraction of a pound over his contracted weight for his UFC middleweight title bout. Today Romero’s … More Thoughts on Yoel Romero’s Threatened Weight Cut Lawsuit Against Illinois

Will Illinois Enforce Their Title Bout Weigh In Rules for UFC 225?

June 8, 2018

Update June 9, 2018 – Illinois has yet to reply as to whether they are following this rule but it is worth noting they, like many jurisdictions have a “we can vary our own rules” rule with section 1370.24 allowing a rule variance in the discretion of the commission if the following three criteria can … More Will Illinois Enforce Their Title Bout Weigh In Rules for UFC 225?