Today the Korea Herald reports that criminal charges are being pursued against former UFC fighter Bang Tae-hyun for allegedly agreeing to take a dive at UFC Fight Night 79. In an interesting twist the fighter apparently had second thoughts prior to the bout and went on to a decision victory. The Herald reports as follows: South … More Former UFC Fighter Indicted For Fight Fixing
As reported by CBC’s Jon Tattrie, presently no professional boxing or MMA events can be held in Nova Scotia. Why? Because the government has failed to appoint (or re-appoint) new Nova Scotia Boxing Authority commissioners after the present acting members terms ended in June 2017. This resulted in the Province being “not in good standing/not … More Government Neglect Puts Nova Scotia “Not in Good Standing” With Association of Boxing Commissions
Update – August 12, 2017 – Today Boxrec’s Grey Johnson advises me that he received “an e-mail from Mississippi that they got the ok from North Carolina for Marvin Hunt to fight“. Apparently they did not bother to let Boxrec know the suspension was lifted prior to the fight. This is, in itself, troubling as … More Mississippi Reportedly Allows Fighter to Compete While Serving Suspension For Multiple KO’s (Article Updated – Suspension Apparently Waived)
One of the greatest threats posed to combat sports participants are the injuries associated with profound dehydration from rapid extreme weight cuts. To this end regulators have been struggling with reforms to minimize these practices. California, to take one example, added checks for dehydration using urine specific gravity as part of a 10 point plan … More Study – Urinary Dehydration Markers “Unreliable” in Measuring Actual Dehydration in Boxers
Update August 16, 2017 – …The NAC, today, approved 8 oz gloves. They relied on no scientific evidence speaking to the safety of this decision contrary to advice from the ARP. ___________________________________________ …Unless the Nevada Athletic Commission choose to ignore their own rules and the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sport’s Regulatory Guidelines. Earlier … More No, McGregor and Mayweather Cannot Wear 8 oz Gloves…
Last week NextGen Brazillian Jiu Jitsu hosted an amateur BJJ contest despite the Province saying such events are illegal. In an interesting twist Toronto police officers were present but not to arrest anyone, rather they posed for photos with participants thumbing their nose at the Province’s position. The Province, apparently not too pleased with this … More After BJJ Tournament Ontario Doubles Down on “Illegal” Combat Sports
Common sense tells us taking hits to the head it bad but for those who choose a career in combative or contact sports (and also for those that regulate these sports) the elusive question is how much ‘mileage’ is too much? A recent study, published in the Journal of Radiology, shows some promise in getting … More MRI Study Shows Promise Tracking Brain Damage in Fighters
At this week’s Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports convention attending regulators have unanimously agreed to adopt an instant replay policy for Mixed Martial Arts. This is framed as a ‘policy’ item as opposed to a rule or regulation in hopes that all member commissions automatically follow this practice. In realtity, however, a jurisdiction by … More ABC Adopts Instant Replay Policy for MMA
At this week’s Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports convention attending regulators have agreed to unanimously add 4 new weight classes for Mixed Martial Arts. It is worth noting the new weight classes are not mandatory for promoters so an organization such as the UFC is under no obligation to expand their roster to new … More ABC Adopts 4 New MMA Weight Classes
Update July 26, 2017 – As reported by Kirik Jenness, these rules have been adopted by unanimous vote. __________________________________ This week the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports are having their annual convention hosted at the Mohegan Sun Casino. Among the noteworthy agenda items is a vote on a set of unified rules for … More ABC to Vote on Unified Rules of Kickboxing
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