This weekend professional MMA fighter Tara LaRosa attempted to compete in a self-described sparring bout against a male athlete.  The event’s facebook page described the male as an “internet troll that says an untrained man can defeat 99% of women even if they are trained“. A GoFundMe account was launched and nearly $6,000 was raised … More The Legalities of Florida Shutting Down Tara LaRosa’s “Open Mat” Bout Against Internet Troll

Rapid Extreme Weight Cuts are responsible for countless injuries and at least two deaths in mixed martial arts.  The BC Athletic Commission has become the latest combative sports governing body to speak out about the dangers of these practices. The BCAC worked with the University of Fraser Valley to undertake a scientific study for determination … More BC Athletic Commission Documents Dangers and Competitive Disadvantages of Rapid Extreme Weight Cutting

Today the long awaited report by accounting firm MNP was released reviewing the regulatory circumstances surrounding Tim Hague’s death.  Hague died following a boxing bout in Edmonton in June 2017. The report’s mandate was not to allocate blame as the authors reminded readers with the following bold text “This review was not conducted to make any … More Report Reviewing Tim Hague’s Death Released Today; Athletic Commission Criticized

Today Tyson Fury learned his fate from allegations of a 2015 anti-doping violation.  Time served. Fury tested positive for presence of elevated levels of nandrolone metabolites in urine samples provided following his February 2015 victory against Christian Hammer. Charges were not brought until June 2016 by which time Fury has already competed again. UK Anti … More Time Served! UK Anti Doping Hit Tyson Fury With Two Year Retroactive Ban Ending Tonight

Update December 13, 2017– The WWE has now announced that their planned bout in Edmonton in February is “postponed” citing the newly passed moratorium.  The below announcement was just posted on Rogers Place’s website. “Following new guidelines established by Edmonton’s city council, WWE’s event on Friday, February 9 at Rogers Place has been postponed. The WWE is … More Did Edmonton Unwittingly Ban the WWE in Their Combat Sports Moratorium?

Today MMA reporter Mike Russell tweeted that the family of Tim Hague has hired a lawyer and are pursuing a wrongful death prosecution against the City of Edmonton. Hague died following a boxing bout in Edmonton in June 2017.  Viewer discretion is advised. Questions have swirled about whether the bout should have been approved, whether … More Tim Hague’s Family Hires Lawyer To Sue City of Edmonton Following Boxer’s Death; Legal Issues in Play

Update February 27, 2018 – Today it is reported that the City has lifted its moratorium.  _________________________________________ Today Edmonton announced that the City has issued a moratorium on professional combat sports events starting December 9, 2017 which will stay in force until “December 31, 2018, or until Council provides further direction.” Earlier this year boxer … More Edmonton Pulls the Plug on Combat Sports Until 2019