Category: Illinois Combat Sports Law

Let’s Talk Thiago Tavares’ Low Blow Loss and Illinois Rules

June 22, 2018

Earlier today Thiago Tavares was handed a TKO loss in his bout against Robert Watley at PFL 2 which took place in Illinois. Tavares was struck with a low blow.  It was deemed accidental.  As is the norm in MMA Tavares was given up to five minutes to continue.  He could not.  He was then … More Let’s Talk Thiago Tavares’ Low Blow Loss and Illinois Rules

Illinois Introduces Bill To Deregulate Amateur Combative Sports

May 25, 2016

Update June 1, 2016 – I am advised that this Bill, due to critical public feedback, has been slowed down and sent back to Committee and will not resurface until at least December when, hopefully, it revised to ensure objective safety standards are put into place. _____________________________________ Update May 28, 2016 – This Bill has … More Illinois Introduces Bill To Deregulate Amateur Combative Sports