The Texas legislature has just passed a law giving ringside doctors immunity from lawsuits if they are negligent in their duties. Senate Bill 842 updated the State’s Occupation’s Code with the following language: IMMUNITY FOR RINGSIDE PHYSICIANS.(a)Except as otherwise provided by this section, a ringsidephysician is immune from civil liability arising from acts withinthe scope … More Texas Gives Negligent Ringside Doctors Immunity From Lawsuits

This week at the Association of Boxing Commissions 37th Annual Conference changes were made to MMA’s unified rules. Specifically the judging criteria were overhauled to have the language more accurately reflect current practices. The main highlight can be summarized in one word – damage. The old version of the rules shied away from that word … More Damage! Brand New MMA Judging Criteria Approved

Update – May 6, 2026 – Today the BC Court of Appeal released reasons for judgement allowing a government appeal on this case finding that SFU’s claims, as plead, do not give rise to a duty of care. However, depending on how the evidence developed, the Court left the door open for SFU to bring … More Negligence Allegations Against BC Athletic Commission Can be Tested in Court

That’s a scary quote that should be a wake up call to every professional boxer in the United States. In short the Ali Act gives professional boxers protection from exploitative contracts, lets them open the books on promoter revenues, keeps a firewall between managers and promoters and prohibits promoters from monopolizing titles so elite fighters … More “UFC/TKO is requesting an amendment change to the Ali Act”

Many jurisdictions require fighters to complete a pre bout medical questionnaire prior to competing in combat sports. Often these questionnaires are filled out under penalty of perjury. Nevada is one such jurisdiction. Fighters often lie on these forms as injuries are rampant and disclosure could derail a bout and payday. Despite frequent lies there are … More Nevada Hands Out Suspensions in Aftermath of MMA “Insider” Betting Scandal