How old is old enough to consent to brain trauma? I’ve tackled this subject here previously. Its a worthwhile conversation. Last month a paper was published in the Journal of Sport, Ethics and Philosophy addressing this topic in detail. The authors go so far as to argue that full contact/combat sports amount to child abuse … More Is Sport Structured Brain Trauma Child Abuse?
Earlier this year a class action was certified against the UFC for alleged antitrust violations. The certification expanded the lawsuit from a handful of fighters to about 1,200. The case is set for jury trial in Las Vegas on April 8, 2024. The “class” of fighters caught by certification are as follows: “All persons who … More UFC Fighters Given Until January 24, 2024 to Opt Out of Antitrust Class Action
An article was published this month in the journal of Studies in Sports Medicine looking at brain injury risk from both linear (straight) punches and rotational (hook) punches. In short the authors found that straight punches likely lead to less brain damage risk and hook punches lead to more. The authors concluded as follows: “the … More Study – Hook Punches Have Higher Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury
Amanda Serrano is in a sexism based standoff with the WBC. In short the WBC will not sanction women to fight 3 minute rounds. They claim this is based in science. Serrano asks for the choice to fight under the same rules as men. Her post below speaks for itself. The WBC will not back … More Amanda Serrano and WBC in Sexism Standoff – Let’s Talk Science
Update December 6, 2023 – California is considering using their ‘exhibition’ regulation which allows alternate rulesets to usher in this potential event. The relevant section reads as follows: “Recognizing that different forms of martial arts exist, notwithstanding any rule in this division to the contrary, the commission may, in its discretion, authorize alternate rules or … More Does the California Athletic Commission Have Jurisdiction To Approve Slap Fighting?
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