Author: EMagraken

Let’s Find Out What Happens To Unsanctioned Canadian MMA in a Post S-209 World…

September 24, 2013

Update June 24, 2014 – The criminal charges have apparently come to end by way of conditional discharge _____________________________________________________________ Update January 30, 2014– it is now reported that Criminal Charges are being pressed as a result of this event _____________________________________________________________   Update October 15, 2013 – Marlo Pritchard, Chief of Police for the City of Weyburn, … More Let’s Find Out What Happens To Unsanctioned Canadian MMA in a Post S-209 World…

BC To Host Combat Sports Events Briefing

September 23, 2013

          Given the new changes in BC’s combat sports landscape the Province is hosting “an online technical briefing for all amateur combat sport groups to help interpret and apply these new regulations to their programming.”  This QandA session will be live streamed on Wednesday September 25, 2013 from 11:00 – 12:00. … More BC To Host Combat Sports Events Briefing

With the Big Show in Town, Amateur MMA and Other Martial Arts Still Illegal in Ontario

September 19, 2013

Imagine if pro hockey was legal but all amateur games were against the law.  That is foolish and would never happen right?  Of course not but that’s exactly what’s happening in Ontario with other sports, namely MMA along side many traditional martial arts. The UFC is making its fourth appearance in Ontario this week.  Despite … More With the Big Show in Town, Amateur MMA and Other Martial Arts Still Illegal in Ontario

TJ Grant Goes 2-0 When it Comes To Concussion Management

September 17, 2013

Earlier this year I commended Canada’s TJ Grant for doing the right thing by stepping away from a scheduled UFC title shot due to a concussive injury sustained during practice.  Brain health should not be taken lightly and his choice, as difficult as it must have been, was worth positively highlighting. A second title shot … More TJ Grant Goes 2-0 When it Comes To Concussion Management

Ontario Softens Up Their “Cleanly Shaven” MMA Requirement

September 13, 2013

Earlier this month I analyzed the law of facial hair in MMA pointing out that New Jersey has perhaps the most extreme requirements outright banning any beard and only permitting a “closely cropped mustache. “ Section 81 of the Ontario Athletics Control Act specifically adopts the New Jersey Rules for professional MMA.  I reached out to … More Ontario Softens Up Their “Cleanly Shaven” MMA Requirement

“Remain Seated and Silent” – No Advice From Seconds Under Ontario Law

September 10, 2013

(Image via Wikimedia) Yesterday I highlighted the legal black hole which creates the possibility of having no PED tests when the UFC comes to Ontario.  Today I highlight another peculiarity of Ontario MMA law, the restrictions on behavior for seconds. While most jurisdictions place some general limitations on the conduct of seconds such as New … More “Remain Seated and Silent” – No Advice From Seconds Under Ontario Law

Does GSP’s Pre Fight Water Spitting Ritual Break the Rules?

September 8, 2013

If you’ve watched GSP’s recent fights you’ll notice a peculiar pre-fight ritual of his, spitting water on himself.  After stepping into the Octagon GSP has a habit of taking a sip of water then spitting the water in the air over his head letting it land on him.  Whether this is a a harmless habit … More Does GSP’s Pre Fight Water Spitting Ritual Break the Rules?