In August, 2019 the BC Government announced plans to legalize pro kickboxing in the Province.  To do the Minister’s Athletic Commissioner Regulation required amendment. Today the office of the BC Athletic Commissioner announced that Professional Kickboxing is now legal in the Province as the relevant regulatory amendments were made. Specifically Ministerial Order M072 was passed … More Pro Kickboxing Officially Legal in BC

With most combat sports promotions respecting public health warnings and government directives to cancel events amidst the ever growing Covid-19 pandemic others are still looking for creative ways to keep shows going. This week the Association of Ringside Physicians, arguably the leading voice when it comes to the standard of care for safety in combative … More Association of Ringside Physicians Officially Support Cancellation of Combat Sports Events

After putting on one of the best title bouts in the UFC’s history defending champion Weili Zhang earned a split decision over Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248.  The champions pay was reported at $200,000. Zhang was paid what she was contracted and she signed her contract with whatever leverage she had at the time.  Realistically … More Why Weili Zhang is Worth Millions for Her Next UFC Bout

Just a short post to thank Serena DeJesus for allowing CombatSportsLaw to be part of her sponsorship team for today’s Invicta Bouts! DeJesus was invited to InvictaFC’s Phoenix Series 3 as an alternate but during fight week was added the main bracket.  The 8 woman elimination tournament has a throwback feel to the early days … More Thank You Serena “Southpaw Outlaw” DeJesus!