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Case Study Documents Host Of Health Problems Caused in Weight Cutting MMA Athlete

July 14, 2018

Adding to this site’s archived combat sports safety studies, a case study was recently published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism documenting negative health and performance consequences from rapid extreme weight cutting. In the Study, titled “Case Study: Extreme Weight Making Causes Relative Energy Deficiency, Dehydration and Acute Kidney Injury in … More Case Study Documents Host Of Health Problems Caused in Weight Cutting MMA Athlete

$20,000 in Damages Ordered for Piracy of Cotto v. Alvarez

July 3, 2018

Adding to this site’s archived case summaries of combat sports piracy judgements, reasons were released last week by the US District Court, D. Oregon, Eugene Division, assessing damages of $20,000 for the commercial piracy of Cotto v. Alvarez. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Chavez) the Defendant displayed the pay per view boxing … More $20,000 in Damages Ordered for Piracy of Cotto v. Alvarez

$10,000 In Damages Ordered for Commercial Piracy of Cotto v. Alvarez

June 26, 2018

Adding to this site’s archived case summaries of combat sports piracy judgements, reasons were released last week by the US District Court, D. New Jersey, ordering $10,000 in damages to be paid for the commercial piracy of Cotto v. Alvarez. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Singleton) the Defendant displayed the Pay Per … More $10,000 In Damages Ordered for Commercial Piracy of Cotto v. Alvarez

$9,350 in Damages Ordered for Mayweather v. Pacquiao Commercial Piracy

June 19, 2018

Reasons for judgement were recently published by the US District Court, D. Connecticut, assessing damages of $9,350 for the commercial piracy of the Mayweather v. Pacquiao boxing bout. In the recent case (J & J Sports Productions, Inc. v. Pistol Pete’s Bar and Grill) the Defendants displayed the bout without paying the commercial sub licencing … More $9,350 in Damages Ordered for Mayweather v. Pacquiao Commercial Piracy

Thoughts on Yoel Romero’s Threatened Weight Cut Lawsuit Against Illinois

June 11, 2018

Yoel Romero failed to make weight for UFC 225.  He weighed in heavy.  He was then given up to two hours to cut weight but regulators cut this window short.  He weighed in a second time and was a fraction of a pound over his contracted weight for his UFC middleweight title bout. Today Romero’s … More Thoughts on Yoel Romero’s Threatened Weight Cut Lawsuit Against Illinois

Will Illinois Enforce Their Title Bout Weigh In Rules for UFC 225?

June 8, 2018

Update June 9, 2018 – Illinois has yet to reply as to whether they are following this rule but it is worth noting they, like many jurisdictions have a “we can vary our own rules” rule with section 1370.24 allowing a rule variance in the discretion of the commission if the following three criteria can … More Will Illinois Enforce Their Title Bout Weigh In Rules for UFC 225?

Commercial Piracy of UFC 163 Leads to $6,000 Damage Award

June 6, 2018

Adding to this site’s archived case summaries of combat sports piracy judgements, reasons were released last week by the US District Court, E.D. New York, awarding damages of $6,000 for the commercial piracy of UFC 163. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Maupin) the Defendants displayed UFC 163 in a commercial establishment … More Commercial Piracy of UFC 163 Leads to $6,000 Damage Award

“My Teammate Injected a Mexican Supplement in My Ass and I did not Read the Label” Is Not a Good Anti Doping Defence

May 23, 2018

This week a tribunal released a written decision upholding a UK Anti Doping 2 year ban handed to boxer Eric Molina who tested positive for Dexamethasone after his December 10, 2016 bout against Anthony Joshua. Dexmethasone is a ‘specified substance‘ and is only banned in competition under the UK Anti Doping rules.  It brings a … More “My Teammate Injected a Mexican Supplement in My Ass and I did not Read the Label” Is Not a Good Anti Doping Defence

Fighter Loses Appeal From MMA Decision Loss After Shortened Bout

May 23, 2018

Last month Serena DeJesus made headlines becoming the first female MMA fighter with autism to compete in the sport as a professional.  She won a unanimous decision victory against Kelly Clayton. 17 days after the event Clayton appealed her loss arguing the referee erroneously failed to stop the clock after an accidental eye poke.  This … More Fighter Loses Appeal From MMA Decision Loss After Shortened Bout

Pennsylvania Introduces Trial Weight Cut Reform Program Based on Fighter Body Composition

May 16, 2018

Mixed Martial Arts has a problem with rapid extreme weight cutting.  The tactic has led to death, permanent injury and an ever growing list of health consequences for fighters who resort to extreme practices to end up competing against opponents who are ultimately somewhat similar in size. Pennsylvania is the latest jurisdiction to attempt to … More Pennsylvania Introduces Trial Weight Cut Reform Program Based on Fighter Body Composition