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Neurotrauma Journal Discusses Head Impacts in Sports and Brain Degeneration

October 27, 2016

For those who study safety issues in combative and contact sports a useful article was published in the latest edition of Neurotrauma and Critical Care News discussing the state of science connecting CTE and other brain injury to contact sports. The article, titled “Head Impacts in Contact Sports and Long-Term Brain Degeneration” offers an easy to … More Neurotrauma Journal Discusses Head Impacts in Sports and Brain Degeneration

CABMMA Announces 7 Doping Violations

October 27, 2016

Adding to MMA’s ever growing doping list, Brazil’s MMA Athletic Commission(CABMMA) announced 7 positive anti-doping violations spanning from March – May 2016. The following chart was released detailing the violations in Portuguese (h/t Joe Seatter) Which, crudely translated into English via Google, reads as follows

Amateur MMA Athlete Handed 4 Year Doping Ban

October 26, 2016

The International Mixed Martial Arts Association announced a 4 year ban handed to an athlete for an anti-doping violation. In a press release published yesterday the IMMAF reports as follows: An independent tribunal appointed by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has found that Ms Jamie Herrington from Canada, (Gold Medallist in the 145lb … More Amateur MMA Athlete Handed 4 Year Doping Ban

Jon Jones vs. the NAC and USADA’s “Concurrent Jurisdiction”

October 25, 2016

Update December 8, 2016 – today it is reported that Jones and the NAC reached a deal where he will receive a one year suspension which coincides with the punishment he received from USADA. __________________________________ It is reported that Jon Jones, who was pulled from UFC 200 days before his bout with Daniel Cormier due … More Jon Jones vs. the NAC and USADA’s “Concurrent Jurisdiction”

MMA Has First Proven Case of CTE

October 21, 2016

CTE is a part of combat sports. In fact the disease, which used to be called dementia pugilistica (ie “punch drunk”) has its origins traced back to boxing. MMA is not immune from CTE. It is a real risk. Several athletes likely have the disease with fighters such as Gary Goodridge being diagnosed with CTE … More MMA Has First Proven Case of CTE

Talking GSP, Contracts, Negotiation and Litigation on The Fight Network

October 20, 2016

Today I had the pleasure of making an appearance on the Fight Network’s MMA Meltdown with Gabriel Morency discussing some of the latest legal topics in combat sports. You can find the full interview here: As always I’d like to thank Gabriel for having me as a guest. For those of you visiting here for the first time after listening … More Talking GSP, Contracts, Negotiation and Litigation on The Fight Network

Are the UFC’s New Owners in a Conflict of Interest as Promoters?

October 20, 2016

Celebrated welterweight Georges St-Pierre is in the midst of a contract dispute with the UFC. He reportedly was well on the road to renegotiating his contract when the UFC sale brought things to a sudden halt. The UFC’s new majority owners, WME-IMG, described as “an American talent agency” that “represents artists across all media platforms, … More Are the UFC’s New Owners in a Conflict of Interest as Promoters?

Let’s Speculate About GSP’s UFC Contract Dispute

October 18, 2016

Update October 18, 2016 – ESPN reports that GSP’s position is that “UFC breached (his) contract by not offering him a fight” indicating that GSP has been looking for a return bout since February. When Zuffa was given a “10 day deadline” by GSP’s team to offer a bout they replied with “a “letter” that referenced … More Let’s Speculate About GSP’s UFC Contract Dispute

Brock Lesnar’s Uphill Anti-Doping Battle Following UFC 200

October 13, 2016

Earlier this year it was revealed that Brock Lesnar failed in and out of competition tests surrounding his bout with Mark Hunt at UFC 200 with “Clomiphene and hydroxyclomiphene” being detected. Lesnar is undergoing results management with the United States Anti Doping Agency who oversee the UFC’s in house anti-doping program and further facing regulatory consequences … More Brock Lesnar’s Uphill Anti-Doping Battle Following UFC 200

Study Finds Concerning Weight Loss Practices / Hydration Levels in MMA Athletes

October 13, 2016

Adding to this site’s archived combat sports safety studies and weight cut reform articles, a study was recently published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism finding all MMA athlete participants being dehydrated when weighing in for competition with the magnitude of rapid weight loss and strategies being “comparable to those which … More Study Finds Concerning Weight Loss Practices / Hydration Levels in MMA Athletes