Two years ago decorated kickboxer Joe Schilling knocked out a patron named Baloba at a bar. He was sued. He claimed self defence. Below is the footage which speaks for itself. Schilling argued he believed he was about to be attacked and used force to defend himself. The court agreed finding that he was protected … More Joe Schilling Beats Assault Lawsuit Using Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” Law

One of the most promising regulatory trends in the last year are numerous State, Tribal and Provincial athletic commissions sharing key information with the industry about concussion and CTE which are some of the biggest occupational hazards professional fighters face. It makes perfect sense that regulators, who are in charge of health and safety issues, share this … More South Carolina Athletic Commission Shares CTE and Concussion Information With Fighter Community!

While there is some data suggesting brain injury rates and severity may be lower in MMA than in boxing, there is no reason to believe that the brain rattling from MMA does not lead to the disease. There is a growing list of proven and suspected cases of CTE in former MMA athletes. Researchers have … More MMA Legend Frank Shamrock Pledges Brain For CTE Research

One of the most promising regulatory trends in the last year are numerous State, Tribal and Provincial athletic commissions sharing key information with the industry about concussion and CTE which are some of the biggest occupational hazards professonal fighters face. It makes perfect sense that regulators, who are in charge of health and safety issues, … More Wyoming Latest Commission To Share CTE and Concussion Information with Fighters