Athletic Commission Offers to Give One Eyed Michael Bisping a “Permit” to Fight Jake Paul

In the world of combat sports there is always a weaker link. In the US commissions vary from State to State and Tribal Commission to Tribal Commission. In Canada they vary from Province to Province. Then, in the unique Province of Alberta it breaks down even more with commissions varying from City to City. Adding … More Athletic Commission Offers to Give One Eyed Michael Bisping a “Permit” to Fight Jake Paul

Missouri Levies Promoter Tax for Complimentary Tickets At Combat Sports Events

Missouri Office of Athletics Executive Director Tim Lueckenhoff recently circulated a memo notifying industry stakeholders of increased fees for combat sports events (HT to Carla Duran and Journey Pro KC). Event permits for many disciplines increased. Second and amatauer contestant licence fees did as well. Lueckendoff noted these increases are only the second in the … More Missouri Levies Promoter Tax for Complimentary Tickets At Combat Sports Events

Overlap of Concussion and Weight Cut Symptoms Studied in Combat Sports

Adding to this site’s database of combat sports safety studies, a recent paper was published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine addressing the intersection of two of the biggest health hazards in combat sports, harm from Rapid Extreme Weight Cutting and Concussions. In the research, titled A Survey of Combat Athletes’ Rapid Weight Loss Practices … More Overlap of Concussion and Weight Cut Symptoms Studied in Combat Sports

Study Review Finds Lack of Brain Injury Risk Knowledge by Many MMA Participants

Adding to this site’s database of combat sports safety studies, a recent paper was published in the journal of The Physician and Sports Medicine reviewing studies documenting concussions and traumatic brain injuries in mixed martial arts. In the paper, titled Examining the occurrence and outcomes of concussion and mTBI in mixed martial arts athletes: A systematic … More Study Review Finds Lack of Brain Injury Risk Knowledge by Many MMA Participants